Historical documents. What clues can you gather about John Steinbeck, the time, place, players, and culture?
The Harvest Gypsies
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Excerpts from a 7-part article Steinbeck wrote for the San Francisco News in 1936.
Nobel Prize acceptance speech
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Steinbeck's speech after receiving the 1962 prize for literature.
Nobel Prize presentation speech
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Remarks of Nobel Prize presenter Anders Osterling.
FBI file
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FBI documents regarding surveillance of John Steinbeck
Pigasus
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A note from Steinbeck's wife explaining Pigasus, his personal symbol.
John Steinbeck Map of America
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A Steinbeck-inspired mural by Molly Maguire