John Steinbeck to Wilbur [Needham]

Extent:
2 p.
Scope and content:

[Discusses biology as an escape from the "insane" world of men, whom he compares to lemmings; sees [World War II] as a species pattern not unlike bees; briefly discusses a trip to New York, being very busy, his defeatist attitude, avoiding politics and the "invertebrate book" [ Sea of Cortez]; mentions [Wendall Lewis] Willkieand Norway. ]

Physical description:
w/env

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
Fax: (434) 924-4968