Upton Sinclair correspondence with Creighton J. Hill
Overview
Correspondence of the American novelist Upton Sinclair and Creighton J. Hill.
Dates
- Creation: 1927-1928
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
.1 linear feet (1 volume)Hill read drafts of Sinclair's novel Boston and commented. He also answered questions (including some about the Sacco-Vanzetti case) and advised Sinclair.
Biographical / Historical
Upton Sinclair was an American novelist, progressive social reformer, and political aspirant.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
52M-239. Gift of the Friends of Creighton J. Hill; received: 1953.
- Title
- Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968. Upton Sinclair correspondence with Creighton J. Hill, 1927-1928: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01262
Repository Details
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