Life's Not a Paragraph : ms., [undated].

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Life's Not a Paragraph : ms., [undated].

Negative microfilm of typescript copy of her recollections. Childhood in San Francisco; friendship with Alice B. Toklas; early interest in and study of art; 1906 earthquake; Paris, 1906-1908 with Sarah and Michael Stein; friendship with Leo and Gertrude Stein; study with Matisse; social service in San Francisco; psychoanalysis; career as scupltress.

1 reel : negative (Rich. 531:13 [1983 replacement]) and positive (2 copies).

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Rosenshine, Annette

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Annette Rosenshine (1880-1971) was a sculptor and member of the circle of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas. From the description of Annette Rosenshine papers, 1898-1955. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702144938 Born in San Francisco, Calif., Rosenshine became known as a sculptor and was involved with the artistic circle of Gertrude Stein, to whom she introduced Alice B. Toklas. Following the 1906 earthquake and fire, Rosenshine traveled to Paris with Michael and Sarah Stei...