The Addison M. Metcalf collection of Gertrude Steiniana, 1909-[ongoing] (bulk 1909-1983).

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The Addison M. Metcalf collection of Gertrude Steiniana, 1909-[ongoing] (bulk 1909-1983).

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The collection contains first editions of all of Stein's works; manuscripts and typescripts, including those for the biography written by Elizabeth Sprigge, university theses about her, and plays written by her; memorabilia pertaining to her life and work, including art catalogs, galley proofs, production files, dramatic music scores, and book advertisements; photographs of Stein, Alice B. Toklas, Addison Metcalf, John Breon, Jacques Lipchitz and others; paintings of Stein; phonograph records of her works; microfilm images of Stein; and one videocassette. Of particular interest is a large body of correspondence between collector Addison Metcalf and persons with a connection to Stein. Also included are books by and about her and journals containing articles by and about her.

65+ linear ft.

The Claremont Colleges, Claremont University Consortium

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The Claremont Colleges, Claremont University Consortium

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Stein, Gertrude, 1874-1946

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Gertrude Stein (b. February 3, 1874, Allegheny, PA-d. July 27, 1946, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France) was an American novelist, poet, playwright, and art collector. She moved to Paris and acquired a love for modern painting. Stein began building a personal collection of major artists, many of whom became her friends and formed the core of her regular salons. In 1907, as Stein was struggling to establish herself as a writer, she met Alice Babette Toklas, a fellow American who had come to P...

Toklas, Alice B., 1877-1967

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Toklas was a writer and companion to Gertrude Stein. From the guide to the Alice B. Toklas letters to William Alfred, 1951-1961., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Biographical Note Alice B. Toklas (1877-1967) was an author and the life partner of Gertrude Stein. Don Frank is the son of one of Toklas' childhood friends. After his service in the armed forces, he met Toklas in Europe. ...

Metcalf, Addison M.

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Sprigge, Elizabeth, 1900-1974

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Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964

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Carl Van Vechten was an American novelist, critic, essayist, book collector, and photographer. From the description of Carl Van Vechten collection of papers, 1922-1964. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122455166 From the guide to the Carl Van Vechten collection of papers, 1911-1964, (The New York Public Library. Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature.) Carl van Vechten (1880-1964) was an American photographer, writer,...

Breon, John.

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Lipchitz, Jacques, 1891-1973

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Jacques Lipchitz (1891-1973) was a Cubist sculptor. From the description of Jacques Lipchitz letter to Sidney Shainwald, 1953 Aug. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 779477647 From the description of Jacques Lipchitz letter, 1953 Aug. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 613316804 Lithuanian born sculptor who worked in France and the United States. From the description of Letters to Ladislas Segy, ca. 1961-1962. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id...