33 Photos from When John Went to Ireland roots

We are pleased to present this collection of 33 photos from August 1952 When John Steinbeck went to Northern Ireland seeking his mother's family, The Hamilton's. This includes 33 black and white photos and 13 negatives from the series as well as a signature card signed by John Steinbeck. The photos include: The Hamiltons headstones and graves (many inscribed on back by Elaine Steinbeck), Churchyard where the last 3 hamiltons are buried (their graves in the foreground), The Hamilton Place The Sexton and Steinbeck at the Hamilton Graves John Steinbeck and the sexton approach the church where the Hamiltons are buried The Hamilton Graves at BallyKelly Sexton of BallyKelly Church and Steinbeck Steinbeck and his distant relative Mr. Ritchie at Mulkeeragh Graves of the Hamiltons Steinbeck ask directions to the old Hamilton Place, BallyKelly Distant Relative Mr RItchie and Steinbeck Mr RItchie and his son at BallyKelly John Steinbeck in Miss Elizabeths overgrown rose garden 4 photos of Steinbeck at the Grim Hotel in Londerderry Provenance: The Estate of John and Elaine Steinbeck