Ranging from 1935 to 1969, the National Steinbeck Center is home to seven handwritten and typewritten original manuscripts of Steinbeck’s works.

• “The Snake.” Typescript. Includes author’s handwritten note on page one, ca 1935
• “War Journal.” Partial holograph manuscript, written in a spiral-bound composition book, ca 1943
• “War Journal.” Partial holograph manuscript, written in a spiral-bound composition book, ca 1943
• “The Wizard of Maine.” Holograph manuscript, written in a hard-cover notebook, ca 1944
• “The Pearl.” Holograph manuscript, ca 1947
• “Roots.” Holograph manuscript, published as I go back to Ireland, ca 1953
• “Sweet Thursday.” Fragments of holograph manuscript and typescript, ca 1953.
• “Merry Christmas to all Authorized Personnel.” Typescript with corrections, ca 1969