Steinbeck : a life in letters : production materials, 1975

Summary

Title:

Steinbeck: a life in letters : production materials,

Dates:

1975

Creators:

Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968.

Abstract:

The corrected typescript, galley proofs, some corrected galleys of the book of selected Steinbeck letters edited by Elaine Steinbeck and Robert Walsten.

Extent:

1.25 linear ft.

Language:

English.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item] Steinbeck: a life in letters : production materials, M0354, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

John Steinbeck unknowingly wrote the story of his life in his personal correspondence to his friends and acquaintances. His wife, Elaine Steinbeck and his friend, Robert Wallsten, combined and edited his letters in chronological order to form the bulk of the book, Steinbeck--A Life in Letters, The Viking Press, New York, 1975.

This collection consists of the corrected typescript, galley proofs, and a few corrected proofs of the book.

Acquisition information:

Gift of Elaine Steinbeck and Robert Wallsten, 1977.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

American literature--20th century.

About this collection guide

Date Prepared:

© 1999

Date Encoded:

Text converted and initial EAD tagging provided by Apex Data Services, 1999 June 1. Supplementary encoding and revision supplied by Steven Mandeville-Gamble.

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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:

[Identification of item] Steinbeck: a life in letters : production materials, M0354, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:

Stanford University, Manuscripts Division

Department of Special Collections, Green Library

557 Escondido Mall

Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US

Contact:

(650) 725-1022

specialcollections@stanford.edu

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