Introduction to John Steinbeck
Western History Association President David Wrobel offered his view on why people read John Steinbeck’s works.
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John Steinbeck: "Starvation Under the Orange Trees"
Western History Association President David Wrobel talked about John Steinbeck's travels from 1936-1938 to various camps to learn more about the conditions southern plains migrants families …
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John Steinbeck: The Harvest Gypsies Articles
Western History Association President David Wrobel discussed the articles John Steinbeck wrote in "The Harvest Gypsies" series in which he chroniclds the plight of migrant families due to in…
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John Steinbeck: "In Dubious Battle"
Western History Association President David Wrobel talked about John Steinbeck's "In Dubious Battle." He discussed Steinbeck's reasons for writing the novel, factors that were not included, …
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Reaction to "The Grapes of Wrath"
Western History Association President David Wrobel discussed the reaction among different groups of people in the U.S. to John Steinbeck's novel.
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John Steinbeck: "The Grapes of Wrath"
Western History Association President David Wrobel talked about Steinbeck's aim in writing this novel, the challenges he faced, and the role he played as an advocate for change.
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National Political Reaction to "The Grapes of Wrath"
Western History Association President David Wrobel explained the political reaction to John Steinbeck's novel "The Grapes of Wrath."
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John Steinbeck in WWII
Western History Association President David Wrobel talked about Steinbeck's role in WWII for the U.S.
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