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| 1 | 1933 Pixely Cotton Strike | Farm Security Administration |
Men are gathered in front of entrance to the R. E. Roberts store during the Pixley Cotton Strike. Pixley is a town in Tulare County, California. In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five thousand workers gathered in Tulare for the dead strikers' funerals, one of the largest agricultural... Show moreMen are gathered in front of entrance to the R. E. Roberts store during the Pixley Cotton Strike. Pixley is a town in Tulare County, California. In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five thousand workers gathered in Tulare for the dead strikers' funerals, one of the largest agricultural demonstrations in California's history. Eight cotton growers were indicted in the violence against the workers, but were later acquitted. Show less |
1933 |
| 2 | 1933 Pixely Cotton Strike | Farm Security Administration |
An overview of camp of evicted cotton strikers. The Circo Azteca stage is to left. This is the group that, in part, inspired Steinbeck to write Of Mice and Men as a play so that everyday workers would have access to his work. Corcoranis a town in Tulare County, California. In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead... Show moreAn overview of camp of evicted cotton strikers. The Circo Azteca stage is to left. This is the group that, in part, inspired Steinbeck to write Of Mice and Men as a play so that everyday workers would have access to his work. Corcoranis a town in Tulare County, California. In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five thousand workers gathered in Tulare for the dead strikers' funerals, one of the largest agricultural demonstrations in California's history. Eight cotton growers were indicted in the violence against the workers, but were later acquitted. Show less |
1933 |
| 3 | 1933 Pixely Cotton Strike | Farm Security Administration |
Pixley Cotton Strike leader Pat Chambers and two other men. Pixley is a town in Tulare County, California. In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five thousand workers gathered in Tulare for the dead strikers' funerals, one of the largest agricultural demonstrations in California's history.... Show morePixley Cotton Strike leader Pat Chambers and two other men. Pixley is a town in Tulare County, California. In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five thousand workers gathered in Tulare for the dead strikers' funerals, one of the largest agricultural demonstrations in California's history. Eight cotton growers were indicted in the violence against the workers, but were later acquitted. Show less |
1933-10-01 |
| 4 | 1933 Pixely Cotton Strike | Farm Security Administration |
Farmers with guns crouch behind cars, waiting for the Pixely strike crowd to cross over to Union Hall. Pixley is a town in Tulare County, California. In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five thousand workers gathered in Tulare for the dead strikers' funerals, one of the largest agricultural... Show moreFarmers with guns crouch behind cars, waiting for the Pixely strike crowd to cross over to Union Hall. Pixley is a town in Tulare County, California. In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five thousand workers gathered in Tulare for the dead strikers' funerals, one of the largest agricultural demonstrations in California's history. Eight cotton growers were indicted in the violence against the workers, but were later acquitted. Show less |
1933 |
| 5 | 1933 Pixely Cotton Strike | Farm Security Administration |
One of eight strikers shot by Farmer's Protective Association members in front of union hall. Two of the strikers were killed. Blood appears to be on ground below injured striker. Pixley is a town in Tulare County, California. In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five thousand workers... Show moreOne of eight strikers shot by Farmer's Protective Association members in front of union hall. Two of the strikers were killed. Blood appears to be on ground below injured striker. Pixley is a town in Tulare County, California. In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five thousand workers gathered in Tulare for the dead strikers' funerals, one of the largest agricultural demonstrations in California's history. Eight cotton growers were indicted in the violence against the workers, but were later acquitted. Show less |
1933 |
| 6 | 1933 Pixely Cotton Strike | Farm Security Administration |
Two middle aged men in suits stand on the back of a truck about to address the crowd. Pixley is a town in Tulare County, California. In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five thousand workers gathered in Tulare for the dead strikers' funerals, one of the largest agricultural demonstrations in... Show moreTwo middle aged men in suits stand on the back of a truck about to address the crowd. Pixley is a town in Tulare County, California. In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five thousand workers gathered in Tulare for the dead strikers' funerals, one of the largest agricultural demonstrations in California's history. Eight cotton growers were indicted in the violence against the workers, but were later acquitted. Show less |
1933-10-01 |
| 7 | 1933 Pixely Cotton Strike | Farm Security Administration |
A line of men, possibly farm owners, next to a long line of policemen. It would appear a confilct between to the to groups is about to break out. Pixley is a town in Tulare County, California. In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five thousand workers gathered in Tulare for the dead strikers'... Show moreA line of men, possibly farm owners, next to a long line of policemen. It would appear a confilct between to the to groups is about to break out. Pixley is a town in Tulare County, California. In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five thousand workers gathered in Tulare for the dead strikers' funerals, one of the largest agricultural demonstrations in California's history. Eight cotton growers were indicted in the violence against the workers, but were later acquitted. Show less |
1933-10-01 |
| 8 | 1933 Pixely Cotton Strike | Farm Security Administration |
In a Pixley Cotton Strike camp with women and children in an eating area. Pixley is a town in Tulare County, California. In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five thousand workers gathered in Tulare for the dead strikers' funerals, one of the largest agricultural demonstrations in California... Show moreIn a Pixley Cotton Strike camp with women and children in an eating area. Pixley is a town in Tulare County, California. In 1933, Pixley was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five thousand workers gathered in Tulare for the dead strikers' funerals, one of the largest agricultural demonstrations in California's history. Eight cotton growers were indicted in the violence against the workers, but were later acquitted. Show less |
1933 |
| 9 | 1933 Pixely Cotton Strike Camp | Farm Security Administration |
Several men seated at and around a table with a canopy over it. A sign posted reads "Todo los trabajodoros... Tal como nos Autoriza N. R. A. 100%... Oficina del Campo de la Union" (All workers... As Authorized by N. R. A. 100%... Union Field Office) In 1933, Corcoran was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five... Show moreSeveral men seated at and around a table with a canopy over it. A sign posted reads "Todo los trabajodoros... Tal como nos Autoriza N. R. A. 100%... Oficina del Campo de la Union" (All workers... As Authorized by N. R. A. 100%... Union Field Office) In 1933, Corcoran was one of the towns in California involved in the San Joaquin cotton strike, a labor action by agricultural workers seeking higher wages. A violent clash between strikers and growers left two workers dead and eight wounded. Five thousand workers gathered in Tulare for the dead strikers' funerals, one of the largest agricultural demonstrations in California's history. Eight cotton growers were indicted in the violence against the workers, but were later acquitted. Show less |
1933 |
| 10 | Abandoned house | Kjysten Drew |
The long-abandoned house that Steinbeck used as a setting for 'The Murder.' 'Below the castle, on the nearly level floor of the canyon stands an old ranch house...The house is deserted.' Original is slide. |
1988-04-01 |
| 11 | Abandoned house | Lev Grigorevich Brodaty |
Glava Odinndatsataya' (Chapter 11). An Abandoned house.Pen and ink lithograph. Lev Grigorevich Brodaty was born in Warsaw in 1889. A graphic artist, poster artist and illustrator, he created these for a Russian translation (possibly the first) of The Grapes of Wrath. He died in Moscow in 1954. |
1940 |
| 12 | The administration building at (Kolkhoz) Shevshenko, Ukraine. | Jeremy Younkin |
Color photo of the administration building at (Kolkhoz) Shevshenko. Steinbeck and Capa most likely visited this building in Kolkhoz, where a worker earned a percentage of profits based on the number of days he or she worked each year. |
1997-07-01 |
| 13 | Adrian Goldstone | Maurice Dunbar, Hayman, Lee Richard (collector) |
Adrian Goldstone, prominent collector of Steinbeck books, in library of Maurice Dunbar, the photographer. |
1978-03-01 |
| 14 | Adrian Goldstone and Nelson Valjean. | Maurice Dunbar, Hayman, Lee Richard (collector) |
Adrian Goldstone (prominent collector of Steinbeck books) and Nelson Valjean (author of John Steinbeck, the Errant Knight biography). Valjean is signing a copy of his book. |
1971-05-31 |
| 15 | Advertisement for Of Mice and Men | unknown |
Of Mice and Men advertisement. Text reads "A masterpiece has happened. Let Christopher Morley tell you how it was written..." This is a love story and a tragedy, but both the love and the grief are quite different from what the reader might expect. And the reception of this little book will be different from what the author may have anticipated. Its publisher has told me that Mr Steinbeck wrote it 'as an experiment'; that he did not even insist on its publication. 'Don't publish it if you don... Show moreOf Mice and Men advertisement. Text reads "A masterpiece has happened. Let Christopher Morley tell you how it was written..." This is a love story and a tragedy, but both the love and the grief are quite different from what the reader might expect. And the reception of this little book will be different from what the author may have anticipated. Its publisher has told me that Mr Steinbeck wrote it 'as an experiment'; that he did not even insist on its publication. 'Don't publish it if you don't like it," he wrote, and didn't even wish to see proofs of it. I can understand that: a writer who has put on paper something so deeply moving whishes for a while not to think of it again. "In just such casual ways, in this our world of obliquity and squint do masterpieces happen" From the Book of the Month Club News. Show less |
1937 |
| 16 | Aerial photo of Salinas | George Lawrence |
Aerial Panorama. Large railroad yard in the foreground, taking up almost half the picture. The picture was taken facing south, towards Mount Toro (left of center). To the right of center is Highway 68 disappearing between the hills heading west. The sun is setting, so the building facades facing west are more brightly illuminated than any other features in the picture. Lawrence usually took pictures from a camera height of 820 ft.( 250m.) to 984 ft. (300m,) although the lead kite would be... Show moreAerial Panorama. Large railroad yard in the foreground, taking up almost half the picture. The picture was taken facing south, towards Mount Toro (left of center). To the right of center is Highway 68 disappearing between the hills heading west. The sun is setting, so the building facades facing west are more brightly illuminated than any other features in the picture. Lawrence usually took pictures from a camera height of 820 ft.( 250m.) to 984 ft. (300m,) although the lead kite would be above and higher, up to close to 2000 ft. (600m.). His film exposure was calibrated to the camera height, and he also used a shield over the lens to give more exposure to the distant background, and less exposure to the foreground. This picture was probably taken at 330 ft. (100m.). It appears that Lawrence took this picture in a hurry, at the end of the day, from a lower altitude than usual, and so the exposure is not up to his usual standard. The Steinbeck house can be seen from the back, partly obscured by a tree. This photograph is from the Library of Congress collection. Show less |
1906 |
| 17 | Alica Campbell and Baby at Pacific Labs | unknown |
Alice Campbell stands holding a baby on the stairs to the front of Pacific Biological Laboratory, 800 Cannery Row. Original in safe |
circa 1940 |
| 18 | Alice Campbell | unknown |
Photo of Alice Campbell, who lived with Ed Ricketts. Alice was a 22-year old music-philosophy senior at UC, Berkeley when she met Ed in 1947. She was originally from San Luis Obispo. Original in safe |
circa 1940s |
| 19 | Alice Campbell in Ed Rickett's Lab | Ed Ricketts, Junior |
Alice Campbell, the second wife of Ed Ricketts, sits at a table in Pacific Biological Laboratory. Alice was a 22-year old music-philosophy senior at UC, Berkeley when she met Rickett's in 1947. She was originally from San Luis Obispo. RESTRICTED USE |
1947 |
| 20 | Alice Campbell Sitting On a Beach | Unknown |
Alice Campbell, who was married to Ed Ricketts, sits on a beach with a cigarette in hand. Alice was a 22-year old music-philosophy senior at UC, Berkeley when she met Ricketts in 1947. She was originally from San Luis Obispo. |
circa 1947 |
| 21 | America and Americans publicity still. |
America and Americans publicity still. Henry Fonda with collage around him. |
1967 | |
| 22 | American Hotel |
"The American Hotel" on Main Street, in Sag Harbor, New York. This store front was used as part of "New Baytown" in the 1983 television film production of The Winter of Our Discontent. |
circa 2000 | |
| 23 | Anchored Fishing Boats | Unknown |
Fishing boats anchored in the sea, including the Santa Lucia, U.S. Liberator, and J.B. Compagno. An inscription on the back reads: 'Maybe the Western Flyer is anchored in here somewhere, and maybe it isn't. So lie.' |
circa 1940s |
| 24 | Angel Profile | unknown |
Profile photo of Angel Biddle Duke, the bull terrier, Steinbeck's last dog. Angel was often called 'the white pig' by Steinbeck's friends. |
1966-08-01 |
| 25 | Angel the Dog | D. L. |
Steinbeck's last dog Angel Biddle Duke, the bull terrier, posing. Angel was often called 'the white pig' by Steinbeck's friends. Original in safe |
1966-08-01 |
| 26 | Angel the Dog | D. L. |
Steineck's last dog Angel Biddle Duke, the English bull terrier, runs with a plastic ball in his mouth. Angel was often called 'the white pig' by Steinbeck's friends. Original in safe |
1966-08-01 |
| 27 | Apartment on 72nd Street | Herb Behrens |
190 East 72nd Street, New York, N.Y. John Steinbeck purchased an apartment on the 34th floor of this building in 03-1963, because climbing the four flights of stairs at his previous home had become too much and because of security concerns. He died in this apartment. Elaine continued to live in this apartment until she died. |
2000-10 |
| 28 | Around the World Tour on the S.S. Rotterdam | Unknown |
From the left: Elaine, Terrence McNally, John, John IV, and Thom sitting around small table on S.S. Rotterdam, beginning a trip around the world. |
1961-09-01 |
| 29 | Arrival in Stockholm | Olle Seijbold |
John and Elaine Steinbeck at Bromma airport in Stockholm, Sweden to accept the Nobel Prize. |
1962 |
| 30 | Arroya del Ajo Sign | unknown |
A closeup of the fence and 'Arroyo del Ajo' sign at Greenwood Lane house. |
circa 1970 |
| 31 | Art at the Monterey County Courthouse | unknown |
A relief from Monterey County courthouse, 240 Church Street. This building is in East of Eden. Joseph Jacinto Mora (1876-1947), the French-Spanish-Uruguayan-US artist, sculpted all of the pieces on the WPA-built, early Brutalist-Moderne courthouse. Mora studied at the Art Student's League (New York City), Cowles School (Boston), studied with William Merritt Chase and received encouragement from Frederic Remington. Despite being a successful cartoonist and illustrator, in 1903 Mora left for... Show moreA relief from Monterey County courthouse, 240 Church Street. This building is in East of Eden. Joseph Jacinto Mora (1876-1947), the French-Spanish-Uruguayan-US artist, sculpted all of the pieces on the WPA-built, early Brutalist-Moderne courthouse. Mora studied at the Art Student's League (New York City), Cowles School (Boston), studied with William Merritt Chase and received encouragement from Frederic Remington. Despite being a successful cartoonist and illustrator, in 1903 Mora left for the West and continued to travel throughout the US. After 1920, he lived in Carmel full time. Mora was also an illustrator, painter, photographer, mapmaker, writer and designer. Show less |
circa 2000 |
| 32 | The Artist and her Portrait | Michael Hemp |
Judith Deim at 816 Wave Street, the studio of Michael Hemp, holding the portrait she did of Steinbeck while he wrote his portion of Sea of Cortez. According to Mr Hemp, John Steinbeck thought that Ellwood Graham's commissioned portrait of him was so bad that he made him do it over again. This gave Mrs Deim, who was concurrently doing a non-commissioned portrait of Steinbeck (and who was Mr Graham's wife), plenty of time to paint details, such as how he held his pencil. Mrs Deim had brought... Show moreJudith Deim at 816 Wave Street, the studio of Michael Hemp, holding the portrait she did of Steinbeck while he wrote his portion of Sea of Cortez. According to Mr Hemp, John Steinbeck thought that Ellwood Graham's commissioned portrait of him was so bad that he made him do it over again. This gave Mrs Deim, who was concurrently doing a non-commissioned portrait of Steinbeck (and who was Mr Graham's wife), plenty of time to paint details, such as how he held his pencil. Mrs Deim had brought the portrait to Mr Hemp to have it reproduced as a limited run, signed poster. CREDIT NECESSARY (see 'copyright clearance' for credit) This photo has discoloration at edges because of water damage suffered in Hurricane Iniki. Digital copy only. No hard copy. Show less |
circa 1990 |
| 33 | Arvin Farm Labor Camp | Dorothea Lange |
A meeting of the 'Good Neighbors Society.' at the Arvin Farm Labor Camp known as Weedpatch. Women stand around a sewing machine, praying. Lange's photographs influenced the development of documentary photography and humanized the consequences of the Great Depression. |
1936 |
| 34 | Arvin Farm Labor Camp | Dorothea Lange |
Outdoor clubroom of the Arvin Farm Labor Camp known as Weedpatch. Lange's photographs influenced the development of documentary photography and humanized the consequences of the Great Depression. |
1936-01-11 |
| 35 | Arvin Farm Labor Camp | Dorothea Lange |
Arvin Co-op Store and Gasoline Station, at the entrance to Farm Security Administration Arvin Farm Labor Camp ('Weedpatch'). This store was started 12/15/1939 by 60 camp members who each contributed 1 dollar to get it started. Lange's photographs influenced the development of documentary photography and humanized the consequences of the Great Depression. |
1936-04-10 |
| 36 | Arvin Farm Labor Camp Co-op Store. | Dorothea Lange-Taylor |
Close up of gasoline pumps at the Arvin Camp Co-op Store. Arvin Camp is also known as Weedpatch Camp. Lange's photographs influenced the development of documentary photography and humanized the consequences of the Great Depression. |
1936-04-10 |
| 37 | Baby Flyer | unknown |
Baby Flyer dingy tied to stern of the Western Flyer on the Sea of Cortez expedition.Original in safe |
1940 |
| 38 | Baby on blanket | unknown |
An unindetified baby girl on a blanket. Possibly Lynn Loesser on left and Susan Loesser (daughter of Frank Loesser) lies with the baby on the blanket. |
circa 1945 |
| 39 | Bad weather crop field, Santa Lucia Mountains | Richard L. Allman |
A crop field with fog rolling over the Santa Lucia hills and mountains in the background. RESTRICTED USE |
1983 |
| 40 | Ballantine Ale advertisement. | Philippe Halsman? |
Magazine advertisement for Ballantine Ale. John Steinbeck portrait with a story that includes Ballantine Ale. First appeared in Life Magazine, January 26, 1953. |
circa 1953 |
| 41 | Ballykelly Presbyterian Church where Samuel Hamilton was baptised in 1830. | Douglas Bartlet |
Ballykelly Presbyterian Church, built in 1827 by the Fishmongers Company, is where Samuel Hamilton was baptized in 1830. Hamilton is John Steinbeck's grandfather. He appears as a character in the novel "East of Eden." Ballykelly is in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Photograph appears in Steinbeck Review, vol.16, no.2, 2022. |
2022-08 |
| 42 | Bank from The Winter of Our Discontent | Jackson Benson |
Front view of the 'First National Bank,' described in the bank robbery in The Winter of Our Discontent. See also 'folio 0-713' in files. |
1980-05-01 |
| 43 | Bank of Italy building. | unknown |
The Bank of Italy building in downtown Los Gatos in the 1920s. |
circa 1920 |
| 44 | Bank of Italy building | unknown |
The Bank of Italy building in downtown Los Gatos in the 1920s. |
circa 1920 |
| 45 | Bank of Italy building | unknown |
The Bank of Italy building in downtown Los Gatos in the 1920s. |
circa 1920 |
| 46 | Barn |
Barn amongst oaks. |
undated | |
| 47 | Baxter Road House | Elaine Steinbeck |
The Baxter Road house, also called 'Footlight,' in which Steinbeck wrote much of East of Eden. |
1951 |
| 48 | Baxter Road House | Elaine Steinbeck |
Far in the distance, the Baxter Road house, also called 'Footlight,' in which Steinbeck wrote much of East of Eden. |
1951 |
| 49 | Baxter Road House | Elaine Steinbeck |
The Baxter Road house, Also called 'Footlight,' in which Steinbeck wrote much of East of Eden. |
1951 |
| 50 | Baxter Road House | Elaine Steinbeck |
The Baxter Road house, also called 'Footlight,' in which Steinbeck wrote much of East of Eden. The San Katy Light is in background. |
1951 |