John Steinbeck to Harry [Thorton] Moore

Extent:
2 p.
Scope and content:

[Discusses his new book [ In Dubious Battle] in detail; briefly discusses return from Mexico, hard work of writing, thematic value of towns cut off from the outside world, his being "kicked around" particularly Tortilla Flat, weather; mentions Los Angeles, Sierra [Nevada Mountains], The New Republic. ]

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
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