John D. Short papers, [1962-1978].

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John D. Short papers, [1962-1978].

Letters from Van Wyck Brooks and Josephine W. Duveneck; and file of letters written to Short re John Steinbeck's sources for Tortilla Flat, including letters from Carol (Henning) Steinbeck and Elaine (Scott) Steinbeck.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7148876

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Brooks, Van Wyck, 1886-1963

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American author and critic. From the description of Typed letter signed : Westport, Ct., to Stark Young, 1937 Apr. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270874884 Van Wyck Brooks was an author and educator, known for his study of, and influence on, American culture. After graduating from Harvard, he sought a literary career in New York and London, writing chiefly for magazines. While teaching at Stanford he developed his first books of criticism, leading up to his first signifi...

Short, John D.

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Duveneck, Josephine W. (Josephine Whitney), 1891-

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Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968

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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...

Steinbeck, Carol.

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Steinbeck, Elaine A.

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The letters are undated except for the day of the week. From the description of Elaine Steinbeck letters to John Steinbeck, ca. 1949. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754863980 Wife of John Steinbeck. From the description of Autograph letters signed (5) : New York, to Graham and Dorothy Watson, [n.d.] and 1969. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270872293 ...