1937

Meets Ada Cassola Ongari (1908-1997), his first love. They remain together throughout ST’s years in Italy. Although they never resume their relationship after World War II, they stay in touch; ST regularly sends her money and eventually contributes to the cost of her nursing home.

Steinberg with Ada Ongari, c. 1937-38. Saul Steinberg Papers, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Steinberg with Ada Ongari, c. 1937-38. Saul Steinberg Papers, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Steinberg with Ada Ongari, c. 1937-38. Saul Steinberg Papers, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Steinberg with Ada Ongari, c. 1937-38. Saul Steinberg Papers, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
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