John Steinbeck letters to Lawrence Clark Powell and essays
Overview
Autograph postcards and letters from the American author John Steinbeck to University of California at Los Angeles librarian Lawrence Clark Powell, concerning Steinbeck's publications. Also includes miscellaneous typescript (unsigned) essays by Steinbeck.
Dates
- Creation: 1936-1939
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
.3 linear feet (2 volumes)Chiefly autograph postcards and letters from Steinbeck to Powell. Includes a typed questionnaire prepared by Powell regarding Steinbeck's contributions to periodicals and books, and annotated by Steinbeck. Also includes one typed postcard to Roger W. Watkins. Also includes miscellaneous typescript (unsigned) essays by Steinbeck.
Biographical / Historical
Steinbeck was an American author. Powell (1906-2001) was University Librarian at the University of California at Los Angeles and director of their William Andrews Clark Memorial Library.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
41-1640F. Purchased from Lawrence Clark Powell with the William Elwood Byerly Book fund; received: 1941 October 15. Recatalogued from AL 3523.21.5*
Essays purchased with the Byerly fund; received: 1941 October 15. Recat. from Al 3523.20.xx* (various)
- Title
- Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968. John Steinbeck letters to Lawrence Clark Powell and essays, 1936-1939: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01680
Repository Details
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