Steinbeck Memorial Plaque

Steinbeck Memorial Plaque at Hartnell College, Salinas Ca. Plaque reads "The John Steinbeck Memorial Feb. 27, 1902 - Dec. 20, 1968. No greater tribute could be paid to this renowned author of the twentieth century than to enshrine his memory, not in brick and wood, but in the body and spirit of a community's youth - A living memorial. Dedicated December 20, 1969. Newman Federation of Hartnell College." Original is in the safe.