John Steinbeck to Wilbur Needham

Extent:
2 p.
Scope and content:

[Discusses writing the final draft of a novel [ In Dubious Battle], the effect of the loss of one sense upon the others, and Covici-Friede's interest in his work; briefly discusses Needham's deafness, [Ludvig van] Beethoven, having lived in Glendale, Tortilla Flat, [Pascal] Covici, [Robert Oleson] Ballou, Paul Jordan-Smith, [William] Heinemanpublishing To a God Unknown, shorts published in The North American Reviewand English magazines, Cup of Gold, his work requiring "abolish[ing] every vestige of ego," places he would show him were Needham to visit, a plan of work which would require remaking the novel and appreciation for his interest in his work; mentions Pacific Grove, New York City, London, Mexico, Paradise Lost, Lucifer and Monterey. ]

Physical description:
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Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
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University of Virginia
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