LawrenceClark Powell papers concerning John Steinbeck, 1935-1941.

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LawrenceClark Powell papers concerning John Steinbeck, 1935-1941.

Papersconcerning American author John Steinbeck, assembled for bibliographic work byUCLA Librarian Lawrence Clark Powell.

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

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Margaret Gemmell, later van Judah, was a friend of Steinbeck's during their stay at Stanford University, 1925-26. Included with the papers is a manuscript in her own hand describing her friendship with Steinbeck. From the description of John Steinbeck papers, 1925-1978. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754866392 This is the producer's copy, property of Oscar Serlin; the play ran from 7 Apr. to 6 June, 1942. From the description of The moon is down, a play in 3 acts...