Kerouac was the leading chronicler of the beat generation, a term that he coined to label a social and literary movement in the 1950's. After studying briefly at Columbia University, he achieved fame with his spontaneous and unconventional prose, making it big with "On the Road". This check for 100 dollars is signed by Kerouac on both sides and also has him writing out his own name, as the check is made out to him. All (3) signatures grade 10/10.