Papers, 1955-1982.

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Papers, 1955-1982.

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Clippings, brochures, programs, leaflets, menus, photographs, and postcards, relating to John Steinbeck's life and career; his relations with the community he lived in; the John Steinbeck Library; and a movie production of his novel, "Cannery Row." Includes a July 11, 1977 issue of "The Salinas Californian," an issue focused on "Steinbeck country." Also includes a program for the Steinbeck Festival in 1981. Some clippings refer to a fire on Cannery Row in 1980; others refer to the manuscript of the novel "The Pearl." Brochures and a book list contain a map showing locales of some of Steinbeck's novels.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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John Steinbeck Library (Salinas, Calif.)

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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...