John Steinbeck Publication Proofs and Letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS -234 -SC
Scope and Content
This small collection contains an unrevised proof copy of his California-based novel, Sweet Thursday, published by Viking Press. In addition, there are two letters of correspondence between Steinbeck and Roland Dickey, editor of University of New Mexico Press, concerning the publication of a compilation of criticism of Steinbeck's work. Also included is a typescript of "Rationale," which Steinbeck sent along with one of the letters to Dickey. The collection also includes a letter containing Steinbeck's comments on his own writing.
Dates
- 1954-1956
Creator
- Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Biography/History
American novelist John Steinbeck, 1902-1956, wrote primarily on themes that reflected his upbringing in the California Central Valley city of Salinas. Noted for his socially critical work, his writing won many awards including the Pulitzer Prize in 1940 and the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968.
Extent
2 folders
Abstract
The collection contains an unrevised proof of Steinbeck's novel and correspondence to the editor of the University of New Mexico Press.Sweet Thursday, and correspondence to the editor of the University of New Mexico Press.
Relevant Secondary Sources
- E.W. Tedlock, Jr., and C.V. Wicker, eds. Steinbeck and His Critics: A Record of Twenty-Five Years. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 1957.
Creator
- Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968 (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the John Steinbeck Publication Proofs and Letters, 1954-1956
- Status
- For Approval
- Author
- Processed by L. Bramwell
- Date
- ©2002
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- June 28, 2004: PUBLIC "-//University of New Mexico::Center for Southwest Research//TEXT (US::NmU::MSS 234 SC::John Steinbeck Publication Proofs and Letters)//EN" "nmu1mss234sc.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
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Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu