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Toklas, Alice B., 1877-1967

 Person

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 Sir Francis and Frederica Rose, 1946-10-10

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1977.001.1.5.005
Scope and Contents

"Thank you so many many times for the lovely drawings. All the lovely B[---] souvenirs except perhaps the beautiful tree..."

Dates: 1946-10-10
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Alice B. Toklas correspondence / Sir Francis and Frederica Rose

Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis and Frederica Rose, 1946-12-14

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1977.001.1.5.011
Scope and Contents

"Dear Francis - Not a word from Monsieur Jaspar (that was the name wasn't it?..."

Dates: 1946-12-14
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Alice B. Toklas correspondence / Sir Francis and Frederica Rose

Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1946-08-21

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1977.001.1.5.002
Scope and Contents

"I have been terribly upset about the bank dishonoring the checks Gertrude made out to you- My telegram will have given you the re[?] of my efforts with the bank..."

Dates: 1946-08-21
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Alice B. Toklas correspondence / Sir Francis and Frederica Rose

Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1946-09-10

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1977.001.1.5.004
Scope and Contents

"One hasty word to catch you before you leave. Allan Stein who has quite a few of your pictures (including the magnificent late still life) wants to send one of his early ones and a small one of those you have painted this summer to his mother...."

Dates: 1946-09-10
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Alice B. Toklas correspondence / Sir Francis and Frederica Rose

Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1946-10-21

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1977.001.1.5.006
Scope and Contents

"Your shadowy Pine Tree and the First B[?] both came this morning and it is so sweetly like you to bring me their comfort just when it is most needed..."

Dates: 1946-10-21
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Alice B. Toklas correspondence / Sir Francis and Frederica Rose

Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1946-11-04

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1977.001.1.5.007
Scope and Contents

"Thank you for your sweet letter - you are quite right about what really counts and everything you say helps me...."

Dates: 1946-11-04
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Alice B. Toklas correspondence / Sir Francis and Frederica Rose

Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1946-11-05

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1977.001.1.5.008
Scope and Contents

"Bob Sweet has just written me that you have asked him to have your pictures sent from California to New York..."

Dates: 1946-11-05
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Alice B. Toklas correspondence / Sir Francis and Frederica Rose

Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1946-11-15

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1977.001.1.5.009
Scope and Contents

"I am so very moved by the thought of the Homage to Gertrude - after the series of your pictures of this summer I expect nothing but great work from you...."

Dates: 1946-11-15
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Alice B. Toklas correspondence / Sir Francis and Frederica Rose

Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1946-11-27

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1977.001.1.5.010
Scope and Contents

"You really spoil us with the lovely drawings, as if your letters weren't in themselves a great comfort..."

Dates: 1946-11-27
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Alice B. Toklas correspondence / Sir Francis and Frederica Rose

Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1946-12-17

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: 1977.001.1.5.012
Scope and Contents

"Our letters must have crossed. I have just heard that the family is not going to appeal the case...."

Dates: 1946-12-17
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Alice B. Toklas correspondence / Sir Francis and Frederica Rose

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