| RefNo | MS/603/7/306 |
| Previous numbers | 1334 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from H A [Hendrik Antoon] Lorentz, Haarlem, to [Joseph] Larmor |
| Creator | Lorentz; Hendrik Antoon (1853-1938); Dutch theroetical physicist |
| Recipient | Larmor; Sir Joseph (1857-1942); Irish theoretical physicist |
| Date | 29 January 1924 |
| Description | He discusses the situation in central Europe after the war, and what might be done about it. In Holland, what they often hear from Germany corroborates Larmor's impression. Details are heart-rending. Families in university towns which were well-to-do are now suffering and although persons in Holland have come to their aid, their means are limited. He understands that this is also the case in Britain, but he feels that the conseqences of the war were of a different order. Larmor has pointed out what scientific institutions could do to help and Lorentz sympathises with this, since it also shows a spirit of forgiveness. Bitterness and animosity 'are a menace to civilization'. His country is following its own lines in aid, but he thinks some co-operation might be feasible. Larmor will find Lorentz at his disposal. |
| Extent | 4p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA1525 | Lorentz; Hendrik Antoon (1853 - 1928) | 1853 - 1928 |