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THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 5, 1935

* Albert Einstein & Nathan Rosen bridge
* Wormhole - spacetime - unified theory

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Einstein in Vast New Theory Links Atom and Stars in Unified Theory" with subhead. (see) Lengthy text continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, some small archival mends near the margins with one slightly affecting the Einstein…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1952

* Albert Einstein makes a mistake ?
* Johanna Mankiewicz - 15 yr. old student
* 10th grade geometry class problem

Near the bottom of the front page is a four column heading: "Einstein Sends Q. E. D. to Problem of Schoolgirl, 15" with subhead and a facsimile of the diagram sent to the 15 year girl. Turns out that Einstein's solution to the problem was incorrect. See below for more information.
Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Nov. 21, 1933

* Albert Einstein Living in America 
* His property seized in Nazi Germany 
* Escapes Adolph Hitler & Third Reich

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "All Einstein's Goods Seized by Secret Police of Prussia" with subhead. (see mages) 
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally in good condition.

background: On November 20, 1933, the Nazi regime formally seized Albert Einstein’s…

NEW YORK POST, October 1, 1940

* Albert Einstein becomes United States Citizen
* Theory of Relativity fame - physics

The top od page 3 has a three column heading: "Einstein Takes Oath of Citizenship" with subhead. (see images)
Twenty pages, piece torn away along the top margin of the front page and replaced with archival mending, minor margin wear, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition.

Background: The naturalization of Albert Einstein on October 1, 1940, represented…

THE DETROIT NEWS, April 4, 1929 

* Albert Einstein's Unified field theory

The top of page 49 has a two column heading: "Einstein Find He's Right In His Latest Discovery" (see images) 
Complete with all 60 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.

Background: The convergence of Albert Einstein’s search for a Unified Field Theory and the intelligence scrutiny surrounding him in Berlin during this exact window in 1929 marks a profound historical intersection…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., March 28, 1930

* Professor Albert Einstein
* Unified Field Theory
* Gravitation & Electricity
 
The top of page 11 has a two column heading: "Gravity and Electricity Linked in Mathematical Tests by Einstein" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally in good condition.

background: On March 27, 1930, Albert Einstein presented a pivotal update to his Unified Field Theory to the Prussian Academy of Sciences,…

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 29, 1930 

* Albert Einstein 
* Margot wedding 

This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline at the  bottom of the front page: "Einstein Spares Half Hour to See daughter Wed" with subheads and photo of Margot Einstein. Tells of the wedding of Albert Einstein's stepdaughter, Margot.

Other news of the day. Light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1936

* Elsa Einstein death
* Wife & cousin of Albert

The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "MRS. EINSTEIN DIES; WIFE OF SCIENTIST" with subheads and photo. First report coverage of the death of Elsa Einstein, second wife and first cousin of Albert Einstein.
Complete with all 56 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1938

* Albert Einstein commencement addresss
* Swarthmore College - Pennsylvania

The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN CRITICIZES 'BARBARITY' ABROAD" with subheads and complete text of Einstein's address. First report coverage on Albert Einstein's commencement address at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 42 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in…

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, December 6, 1932

* Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa...  Coming to America
* Escaping the Nazis - Pre-World War II

The front page has a one column heading: "Einsteins to Get Permit for Visit Without 'Grilling'" with small photo. (see) 1st report coverage on Albert Einstein receiving his 1st Visa to come to America in which he would ultimately stay.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a few binding slits along spine,…

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 30, 1933 

* Albert Einstein is anti Hitler 
* Jewish Boycott beginning 

This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the back page: "PROF. EINSTEIN TO RENOUNCE HIS CITIZENSHIP" which tells of Albert Einstein disapproving the recent actions against the Jews in Nazi Germany. (see photos for text)

Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 19, 1933

* Albert Einstein on Alfred Noble

The top of page 18 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN EULOGIZES NOBEL AS IDEALIST" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Albert Einstein honoring Alfred Nobel at the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 7, 1932

* Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa...  Coming to America
* Escaping the Nazis - Pre-World War II

Page 4 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN RESUMES PACKING FOR VOYAGE" (see) Coverage on Albert Einstein receiving his 1st Visa to come to America in which he would ultimately stay.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 46 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 11, 1930

* Albert Einstein visits America

The front page has a two column heading: "Einstein Lands in U. S. 'Kill Militarism' His Message to Americans" with subhead (see photos). 1st report coverage of Albert Einstein's visit to the United States from Germany. A few years later he would leave Germany to escape Adolph Hitler's Third Reich.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, a few small binding holes along…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1931

* Albert Einstein leaves America

Page 9 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN DEPARTS, PRAISING AMERICA" with subheads and photo of Einstein with wife. (see) He would escape Adolph Hitler and the Nazis just two years later. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 50 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, December 12, 1930

* Albert Einstein visits America

This 28 page newspaper has a three column photo with heading: "EINSTEIN TAKES REFUGE ABOARD HIS SHIP AFTER TOPSY-TURVY ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK" with subhead (see photos). Coverage of Albert Einstein's visit to the United States from Germany. A few years later he would leave Germany to escape Adolph Hitler's Third Reich.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, a little…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1929.

* Albert Einstein's Unified field theory
* Gravitation & electromagnetism

Page 3 has a one column heading: "SEES EINSTEIN STEP AS BIG SCIENCE AID" with subheads. (see) Also on the same page is a one column heading: "NEW LIGHT THEORY BEARS ON EINSTEIN" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, light toning, some margin wear with a few small tears, irregular along the spine, generally good.

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 10, 1933

* Albert Einstein flees Nazis
* Pre-World War II Europe
* Jewish persecution

The front page has a small one column heading: "Einstein to London Fleeing Nazi Threat" Early 1st report coverage which is probably the reason for the brief article here. This was when Albert Einstein escaped Nazi Germany shortly after Adolph Hitler became dictator. He would arrive in America about a month later.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 11, 1933

* Albert Einstein flees Nazis
* Pre World War II Europe
* Jewish persecution

Page 9 has one column headlines: "EINSTEIN IN REFUGE ON ENGLISH COAST", "Fleeing Nazi Threats, He Goes From London to a Little Known Spot on North Sea", "Closely Guarded There" and more. This is coverage on Albert Einstein escaping Nazi Germany shortly after Adolph Hitler became dictator. He would arrive in America about a month later.

Other news, sports and…

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, November 12, 1930

* Albert Einstein coming to America
* Rudy Vallee

The front page has one column headings: "PROF. EINSTEIN COMING TO U. S. FOR RESEARCH", "Secrecy Veils Mission of Scientists at Mt. Wilson Observatory" with photo of Einstein. 

Also on the front page is an article "Rudy Vallee: Idol and Worker" which includes a photo of him. This contains a story on page 9.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28…

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 17, 1933

* Albert Einstein arrives in America (1st report)
* Escapes Adolph Hitler & Third Reich

The front page has one column headings: "PROF. EINSTEIN DODGES PRESS" "German Scientist Taken Off Steamer Secretly--but Reporter  Meets Him". (see) 1st report coverage on Albert Einstein arriving in America after escaping Nazi Germany shortly after Adolph Hitler became dictator.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, a…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 10, 1922 

* Albert Einstein wins Nobel Prize in Physics

Page 4 has a somewhat inconspicuous yet extremely significant report under the heading: "Nobel Prize For Einstein" with the dateline of Stockholm, Nov. 9, beginning: "The Nobel Committee has awarded the physics prize for 1921 to Professor Dr. Albert Einstein of Germany, identified with the theory of relativity...".

The complete 36 page issue, usual browning, some margin wear, mostly along spine, otherwise…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1935

* Albert Einstein
* Franklin Medal

The front page has a one column headline: "EINSTEIN IS SILENT AS HE GETS MEDAL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Albert Einstein receiving the Franklin Medal award for physics.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, January 4, 1931

* Professor Albert Einstein
* California Institute of Technology
* Theory of General Relativity

The front page of this section has a one column heading: "Dr. Einstein Consults California Physicists" with subhead. (see)
Complete 2nd section only with all 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition. 

Background:On January 3, 1931, Albert Einstein found himself in a sun‑lit bungalow at 707 South Oakland Avenue in California Institute of…

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, March 14, 1939

* Physicist Albert Einstein
* Creation of the Universe
* Theory of Relativity

The front page has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN REPORTS SOLVING RIDDLE OF GRAVITATION" with subhead. (See)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning, some wear and binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1933

* Professor Albert Einstein
* Jewish citizenship bill
* Nazis persecution of Jews

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that reads: "Einstein, in Commons Gallery, Extolled As Bill Offers German Jews Citizenship" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 27, 1999

* The "Man of the Century" selected
* Curtis Mayfield's death report and obituary

The front page has a small announcement regarding the death of singer-songwriter Curtis Mayfield, which continues on page 23. Page 23 has a related small photo and a detailed obituary.
This issue also includes a feature article on "The Man of the Century," which includes Albert Einstein, Time Magazine's selection, along with a top ten list of their reader's selection.…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 19, 1929

* Professor Albert Einstein
* Theory of Relativity extended
* Gravitation - Electromagnetism

Page 6 has a two column heading: "Einstein Is Amazed at Stir Over Theory; Holds 100 Journalists at Bay for a Week" I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., February 13, 1950

* Albert Einstein speaks out
* Hydrogen bomb warning
* Annihilation of life on earth

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading : "Einstein Fears H-Bomb Might Cause Annihilation For Any Life On Earth through Poisoning Of Atmosphere". (see)
Complete with all 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 31, 1929.

* Albert Einstein's Unified field theory
* Gravitation & electromagnetism
* Elinor Smith - Woman aviator
* New endurance airplane flight record

The front page has a one column heading: "Girl Pilot, 17, in Open Plane, Breaks Record" with photo of Elinor Smith on the back page. (see)
The top of page 4 has a three column heading: "Einstein's New Theory May Open Way for Man to Float in Air and Defy Gravity" with smaller subheads. (see)
Other news,…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 17, 1931

* Professor Albert Einstein lecture
* California Institute of Technology
* Urges applying science in the World

Page 6 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN SEES LACK IN APPLYING SCIENCE" with subheads and more. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 17, 1933

* Albert Einstein's theory of relativity
* American physicist - 'speed of light' work
* re. Albert A. Michelson tests

The front page has a one column heading: "DR. EINSTEIN DOUBTS LIGHT SPEED VARIES" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, rag edition, light toning along the spine, very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 15, 1930

* Albert Einstein Berlin lecture
* Chicken or the egg dilemma
* Cosmogony - World existence

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Einstein tells Radicals World Is a Riddle; Says Science Cannot Tell How It All Began" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content,…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1921

* Albert Einstein
* Eve of Theory of Relativity speech
* 1st visit to America
* Nobel peace prize fame

The top of page 11 has one column headings that include: "EINSTEIN DUE TODAY; LEADERS AWAIT HIM" "Mayor's Committee to Meet Noted Scientist on His Arrival at Quarantine" "Big Reception in Hoboken" and more.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning, major spine wear but no text loss, otherwise good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 14, 1930

* Albert Einstein's visit to America
* Receives "keys" to New York City

The front page has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN RECEIVES 'KEYS' TO THE CITY" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this topic.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, light toning at the margins, irregular along the spine, generally…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 13, 1930

* Professor Albert Einstein
* Given key to the city (NYC)
* Pro-Zionism before rise of Hitler
* New York Giants vs. Norte Dame Fighting Irish
* Charity football game for NYC unemployed
* Knute Rockne's last game (EVE of game)

The front page has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN TO RECEIVE CITY HONORS TODAY" with subheads. (see) Page 25 has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME STARS WILL ARRIVE TODAY" with subheads. (see) This was to be Knute…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., March 19, 1933

* Albert Einstein goes back to Europe
* Escaping Adolph Hitler & Third Reich

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Einstein Answers Barrage Of Questions Ere Sailing" with subhead. (see) He would go back to Europe for a short time before coming back to America to escape persecution by the Nazis.
Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in good condition.

wikipedia…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 4, 1936

* Albert Einstein's cosmic telescope
* Space lenses - R.W. Mandl

Page 27 has a two column heading: "Einstein Reports 'Space Lenses' Magnifying Stars by Bent Light" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 52 pages, some damp staining to upper portion with a little wear along the top margin, otherwise in nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1921

* Early Albert Einstein
* 1st visit to America
* Theory of Relativity lecture
* Space & time

The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN IN LECTURE EXPLAINS HIS THEORY" with subheads. (see images)
Complete in 24 pages, light toning, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 19, 1931

* Professor Albert Einstein
* New Unified Field Theory
* Gravitation & electricity

Page 14 has a one column heading: "Einstein Explains His Unified Theory" with subhead. (see images) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Complete in 48 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 31, 1931

* Professor Albert Einstein
* California Institute of Technology
* Theory of General Relativity
* Robert Andrews Millikan

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "California Test Supports Einstein Theory; Light Velocity Is Found to Be Constant" Lengthy text continues inside.
Also on the front page is a two column heading: "MAILED BOMB KILLS TWO IN POSTOFFICE AT EASTON; AIMED AT FASCISTS HERE" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 4, 1929

* Albert Einstein
* Theory of Relativity

The front page has one column headings that include: "EINSTEIN DISTRACTED BY PUBLIC CURIOSITY; SEEKS HIDING PLACE" "Double Widespread Interest in Theory, Which He Says Few Can Comprehend" "Thinks  Effort 'Futile'" "Likes Boating And Music" and more. (see images)
Complete with all 48 pages, light toning at the margins, A few small binding slits along the spine, nice condition.

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, October 3, 1940

* Albert Einstein becomes United States Citizen
* Physics

Page 6 has a photo showing Albert Einstein receiving his U.S. citizenship papers. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, a little margin wear, generally good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1921

* Professor Albert Einstein
* 1st visit to America
* Given key to the city (NYC)
* Pro-Zionism before rise of Hitler

Page 11 has one column headings: "FREEDOM OF CITY GIVEN TO EINSTEIN" "Alderman Honor Relativity Discoverer and Prof. Weizmann Despite Falconer's Protest" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, generally good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1930

* Dr. Albert Einstein
* Uniform field theory
* Electricity and gravity

Page 3 has one column headings: "Dr. Einstein Clarifies Theory To Scientists" "German Physicist Retraces to Prussian Academy Steps in Reaching His Field Formula" See image for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 60 pages, some spine wear, otherwise good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 27, 1931

* Otto Sverdrup death (1st report)
* Norwegian sailor and arctic explorer
* Albert Einstein & Johannes Kepler

Page 25 has a one column heading: "CAPTAIN SVERDRUP DIES AT AGE OF 76" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Page 18 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN IN TRIBUTE TO KEPLER'S WORK" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 4, 1932

* Women's Patriotic Organiazation
* Opposed to Albert Einstein's visit

Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Einstein Ridicules Women's Fight on Him Here; Remarks Cackling Geese Once saved Rome" (see)

Other news of the day. Complete 1st section with all 36 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

THE LANCASTER DAILY GAZETTE, Lancaster, OH., January 31, 1925. Small headline half way down the page, "Allege Woman Threatened To Kill Einstein". Also, "EIght Known Dead in Chicago Fire". Paper is in nice condition. See photo for additional details.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 28, 1932 

* Albert Einstein's "Unified field theory"

The top of page 14 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN INJECTS NEW 'MATH' TERM INTO HIS THEORY" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

Background:On November 27, 1932, Albert Einstein presented work in Germany (to the Prussian Academy of Sciences in Berlin) in which he incorporated spinorial mathematics into his ongoing attempts at a…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1933

* Georges Lemaître's big bang theory
* Expansion of the universe
* Cosmic Rays - physics

Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Le Maitre Sees in Cosmic Ray First Energy; May Reconcile Compton-Millikan Theories" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good. Should be handled with care.

wikipedia notes: In January 1933, Lemaître and…