At the Outbreak of WWII, Carl Jung Intervenes with Swiss Immigration on Behalf of a Psychotherapist in Germany
Renowned Swiss Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst and founder of analytical psychology, CARL JUNG typewritten postcard dated November 4, 1939 from Küsnacht, Switzerland, signed at conclusion as, "C.G. Jung". PSA has graded the Jung signature as a MINT 9.
PSA defines a MINT 9 signature grade as one in superb condition that exhibits at most one minor flaw, such as a skip, or boldness, or placement issue.
Jung lived in Küsnacht, near Geneva where he maintained his residence. Written just two months after the outbreak of World War II in Europe, the letter is particularly fascinating because Jung is intervening on behalf of a Ellen Gregori, a woman living inside Germany, in a matter involving the Swiss immigration authorities. At the time, Switzerland was maintaining strict controls over immigration and foreign nationals.
Of note, Ellen Gregori was a German writer, photographer, and psychotherapist who maintained a documented friendship with Jung extending from at least 1939 to 1957. Gregori herself noted in a German psychotherapy conference publication, "I personally am a student of C.G. Jung".
In full, Jung writes:
"Dear Miss,
I have supported your application with the Foreigners' Police [immigration authorities] and have asked them to give your matter their consideration.
Unfortunately, I did not receive your letter of October 23 until November 3.
With kind regards,
Yours sincerely,
C. G. Jung
The Jung typewritten postcard has been thoroughly reviewed, certified authentic and slabbed by the autograph experts at PSA/DNA – your assurance of absolute authenticity.
In good condition, as shown, consistent with age, use, handling. Postcard measures appx. 4.25" x 5.75" inside a 6.5" x 10" encapsulate.
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