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London (Jack) papers
M0077  
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Description
Chiefly letters by London to Mabel and Edward M. Applegarth; to his English literary agent, James B. Pinker; and to his daughters (mostly brief postcards). Also includes manuscripts of two longer works and nine poems by London, five poems by Edward Applegarth, several letters and postcards by Charmian London, and photographs. There is a framed ink wash painting by Maynard Dixon done for London's Son of Wolf in 1899.
Background
Jack London was born in San Francisco January 12, 1876. He led an adventurous life, only beginning his career as an author in the 1890s. He wrote short stories, serials, essays, articles, verse and novels. He died November 22, 1916 in Sonoma County, California.
Extent
1.25 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Restrictions
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Availability
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.