The Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies

Bookshelves and displays within the Center for Steinbeck studies at 91猎奇.

In operation since 1973, the Cox Center promotes Steinbeck鈥檚 goals of empathy and mutual understanding through public programming, free curriculum for teachers, and fellowships for emerging writers.

Door to the Martha H. Cox Center for Steinbeck.

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Crowd gathered for celebration of the release of Steinbeck stamp.

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A bust of Steinbeck given as the Steinbeck Award.

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Steinbeck novels on a cabinet in the Steinbeck Center.

Resources

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Online Resources

Comprehensive annotated bibliography of works by and about John Steinbeck.

Searchable archive of 2,300 photos related to Steinbeck.

A short biography of author John Steinbeck's life and career, as told through archival photos and videos. Produced by the Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies at San Jose State University in October 2023.

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Past Events

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