Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968
- Abstract:
- The collection is primarily letters and documents written by Steinbeck to family, friends and business associates. Also included are letters written to Steinbeck and letters written about him. Includes manuscripts and typescripts of works by Steinbeck, proofs of books, tearsheets, and photocopies of published works by him. Reviews of Steinbeck's work, articles about him, press coverage of his travels, memorabilia, photographs, and artwork complete the collection.
- Extent:
- 8.5 Linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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John Steinbeck collection, M0263. Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection is primarily letters and documents written by Steinbeck to family, friends and business associates. Also included are letters written to Steinbeck and letters written about him. Includes manuscripts and typescripts of works by Steinbeck, proofs of books, tearsheets, and photocopies of published works by him. Reviews of Steinbeck's work, articles about him, press coverage of his travels, memorabilia, photographs, and artwork complete the collection.
- Biographical / historical:
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John Ernst Steinbeck was born in Salinas, California 27 February 1902. He was the author of short stories and novels, of which some became plays and films. He died in New York City 20 December 1968.
- Acquisition information:
- Gifts and purchases from various sources.
- Arrangement:
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Data organization: Correspondence, 1928-1972 (boxes 1-8), Literary manuscripts, 1923-1975 (boxes 8-12), Photographs, artwork and ephemera, 1902-1979 (boxes 12-17).
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research; materials must be requested at least 24 hours in advance of intended use.
- Terms of access:
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The library does not have full title to the portion of the collection comprising Steinbeck's letters to Elaine Steinbeck (78-011). This material cannot be photocopied without first obtaining permission through Julie Fallowfield at the address below.
Copyright administered by:
Mc Intosh and Otis, Inc.
475 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10017
Attention: Julie Fallowfield
Property rights reside with the repository. Literary rights reside with the creators of the documents or their heirs. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Public Services Librarian of the Dept. of Special Collections.
- Preferred citation:
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John Steinbeck collection, M0263. Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
- Location of this collection:
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Department of Special Collections, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6004, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022