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offer of help.

Frances L. Jennings 945 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles 14, Calif

February 4, 1947

Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists Room 28, 90 Nassau Street Princeton, New Jersey

Gentlemen:

I received your letter soliciting funds and phamphlet re-emphasizing the seriousness of the present situation. You are surely correct in writing to me as a sympathetic friend and as one who is extremely concerned with the turn events have taken. In a world where human beings persist in thinking along the old familiar lines even in the face of atomic facts which absolutely necessitate thinking along wonderfully new ones, it is a solace and inspiration to have man such as you to guide us. I am impelled to write this to you because I would not have you measure my interest nor gratitude by the size of my contribution. I am unable to give more at the present time, but you may be sure that I will continue to do whatever I can in the future.

If you have the time, you might be good enough to give me some advice. I am a young college graduate -- Stanford, class of '46. In college I studied political science with much earnestness. It is my desire to make application of my knowledge, and, most of all, to contribute whatever I may, at whatever cost, to the solution of this tangled maze of international relationships, war and atomic realities. Since leaving school I have worked ina secretarial capacity and have been very discontent in being outside of my primary interest. I have tried contacting some of the organizations working for international organization, but I have gotten no answer, either as to how I might devote all my time to them or as to what I might do in my own community. As I am unable at present to contribute financially, sure there must be some other way that I can help. I am adept in public speaking and in writing, and I certainly have the incentive and desire. Won't you advise me as to what I should do, or perhaps refer me to some other organization where I could get information?

And, once again, my sincere good-will and encouragement to you.

Yours very truly, Frances L. Jennings

2-21-47 Sent form [illegible] + receipt with PS referring her to [Aosprin?] (MCAI)