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 Sir Francis Rose, 1947-01-02
"A very-very happy New Year to you both and many more of them- at least some of your dreams have been realised- one of great achievement- as I am sure it will be..."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1947-01-18
"What has become of you - where were and are you - and why didn't I hear from you. There is considerable news of Bernard- you will have heard some of it from his brothers..."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1947-01-23
"Thank you so awfully for the drawing. You spoil me, but I am putting them all away together- of course- and some day they will be yours again..."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1947-01-29
"Yes our letters crossed- the one I wrote was in answer to your letter with the Cornwall drawing- which continues to give me so much pleasure..."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1947-03-13
"Your drawings for the tomb came two days ago. It is perfectly realised- so noble and everlasting- it is the best portrait of Gertrude- her character and her quality..."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1947-03-18
"This morning I sent you the marble cutter's scale drawing (in centimeters) naturally. You must please pay attention to an attrocious drawing called "elevation"...
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1947-03-28
"It is a great relief to me to know that you are satisfied with the marble cutter's specifications. I had been so put off by this vulgarisation (in the lower left hand corner) of your so perfect drawing..."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1947-04-04
"The drawings have just come and I am trying to get the marble cutter but every one is off north now (and quite rightly) and won't come back again until Wednesday...."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1947-05-01
"At last I have time to write you all there is to say but first of all to tell you very deeply I regret the unnecessary anxiety I caused you...."
Letter from Alice B. Toklas to Sir Francis Rose, 1947-05-04
"I was going to write to you - when I wrote the other day I completely forgot to write to you about Kathleen R[?] her mere presence was a confirmation of her gift...."