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Moral Tales of 1920-1921 commentary, 1948

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 11-13

Scope and Contents

Contains a copy of a manuscript typed by Alice Toklas and given to Eugene Paul Ullman by Gertrude Stein. The verso of each manuscript page includes editorial commentary by Ullman directed to Julian Sawyer, a Stein bibliographer, in the form of an open letter dated May 20, 1948. Someone has indicated in pencil on the manuscript pages which sections Stein omitted in later drafts and which were retained.

Ullman's essay in the "Originals Alphabet #3" binder titled "Gertrude Stein" examines his relationship with Stein and dissects its dissolution.

Dates

  • 1948