German biochemist (1903-1995), who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1939 for his work on sex hormones. He was initially forced by the Nazi government to decline the award, but accepted it in 1949 after World War II. TLS in German,, one page, 8.5 x 11.75, personal letterhead, April 29, 1976. Letter to Dr. Ben B. Braude, in part (translated): "I never held a Nobel lecture. I received the prize in 1939, during the war all the events were canceled and, at the time, the National Socialist regime banned me from accepting the prize, which was officially awarded to me only after the war." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.
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