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Collection of papers relating to John Steinbeck

Title
  1. Collection of papers relating to John Steinbeck, 1935-1975.
Author
  1. Horton, Chase, 1897-1985

Collection information

Finding aid

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Details

Additional authors
  1. Otis, Elizabeth Richards
  2. Steinbeck, Elaine Scott
  3. Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968
Description
  1. 1 linear foot (2 boxes, 1 oversize folder).
Summary
  1. Collection consists of correspondence, desk diaries, memorandum book, research notes, photographs, and inscribed volumes.
Subject
  1. Horton, Chase, 1897-1985
  2. Arthur, King
  3. Authors, American
  4. Authors and publishers -- United States
  5. Authorship -- Collaboration
  6. Great Britain -- History -- Anglo Saxon period, 449-1066
  7. Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 20th century
  8. Italy -- Description and travel
Genre/Form
  1. Diaries.
  2. Photographs.
Call number
  1. MssCol 1435
Access (note)
  1. Restricted access;
  2. Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals when available.
Additional formats (note)
  1. available on microfilm;
Source (note)
  1. Horton, Chase - Estate
Biography (note)
  1. Chase Horton (1897-1985) was an American bookseller and friend of the author John Steinbeck.
Processing action (note)
  1. Cataloged
Author
  1. Horton, Chase, 1897-1985.
Title
  1. Collection of papers relating to John Steinbeck, 1935-1975.
Restricted access
  1. Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Access
  1. Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals when available.
Additional formats
  1. Correspondence and research notes; available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-194
Biography
  1. Chase Horton (1897-1985) was an American bookseller and friend of the author John Steinbeck. Horton collaborated with Steinbeck on the historical research for The Acts of King Arthur and edited the book, which was published after Steinbeck's death. For many years Horton was associated with the Washington Square Bookshop in New York City.
Finding aids
  1. Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
Connect to:
  1. Finding Aid
Occupation
  1. Authors.
  2. Literary agents.
Added author
  1. Otis, Elizabeth Richards.
  2. Steinbeck, Elaine Scott.
  3. Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968.
Research call number
  1. MssCol 1435
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