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Statement by Christian B. Anfinsen expressing concern over human rights violations of Soviet scientists

 Digital Record
Identifier: 101584571X81

Dates

  • Creation: October 1972

Extent

1 pages

Creator

Description

In this statement made on behalf of a large group of American scientists, Anfinsen pressured Keldysh to grant Soviet scientists exit visas so that they could attend international meetings and further pressed for assurances that the rights of these scientists would not be infringed or abused.

Language of Materials

English

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