Toklas, Alice B., 1877-1967
Dates
- Existence: 1877-04-30 - 1967-03-07
Biography
Alice Babette Toklas was an American-born member of the Parisian avant-garde of the early 20th century, and the life partner of American writer Gertrude Stein.
Found in 105 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Brion Gysin, 1957-04-09
"I am impatiently waiting now for a little word from you to hear that the exhibition - that is your pictures are a huge success- that they are being understood- appreciated and being bought..."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Brion Gysin, 1957-04-30
"It was sweet of you to send me the clipping- copy the two others all excellent- and to write me enough to know your pictures were a success- they received the right appreciation..."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Brion Gysin, 1957-06-11
"Life has been unbearably complicated and more than usually exhausting- reasons that prevented the answering of your two so very welcome letters..."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Brion Gysin, 1958-08-27
"For over a month there has been neither time nor energy for anything. Not even to quiet any anxiety for you. Are you alright? Did you manage to win your ease and come out whole and sound?..."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Brion Gysin, 1958-08-14
"Over two miserable months have passed since I heard from you. Arthritis and an infected foot upon which the doctor doesn't permit me to stand. Max has disappeared- a note saying he was leaving town at once..."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Brion Gysin, 1958-08-21
"My days seem to be as disturbed as the weather. The weather is abominable- the days are mad..."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Brion Gysin, 1959-02-24
"All morning Monday and Tuesday was spent attempting to get you on telephone...."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Brion Gysin, 1959-04-15
"Pierre B[?] informing, you came and left and I didn't see you. Mons. Maurice Grosser has just telephoned me that you are going to Tanger- I hope not..."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Brion Gysin, 1959-10-15
"Joe Barry told me he had seen you and that he had telephoned you several times ineffectually[?]. It was nice to hear from you- and we will meet soon..."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Brion Gysin, 1960-10-23
"It was a surprise and a pleasure to receive your letter so full of hope. I had mine that yours will all materialise[sic]. Will you please to know as they do..."