Description
This collection consists of 45 letters, primarily from Jack London and his wife, Charmian London, and 15 pieces of ephemera.
Background
Jack London (1876-1916) was an American author best known for his fiction about California, Alaska, and the Pacific. His novel
The call of the wild is among the most internationally popular works by an American. An autodidact, he directed his thirst
for knowledge toward several passions, including sailing, ranching, and photography. He traveled widely, to Hawaii and throughout
the South Pacific, through California, Oregon, Nevada, to Korea during the Russo-Japanese war, Mexico during the Mexican Civil
War, and London, England, experiences which are reflected in his writing and his photographs.
Extent
60 items in 2 boxes and 1 folder
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material,
nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and
obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
Collection is open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information,
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