Leona Rostenberg, 1908-2005
March 25th, 2005
I was sad to read that scholar, rare book dealer, and past ABAA president Leona Rostenberg died last Thursday, March 17. The story of her life and work is described in yesterday’s New York Times obituary, “Leona Rostenberg, Who Uncovered Alcott Novels, Dies at 96“. I also recommend reading the two memoirs she wrote with Madeleine Stern: Old Books Rare Friends (1997) and Bookends (2001).
According to a post on SHARP-L yesterday, contributions in memory of Rostenberg can be made to the Orchard House — Home of the Alcotts in Concord.
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