Caresse Crosby

Caresse Crosby was born as Mary Phelps Jacob on April 20, 1891, in New Rochelle, New York. She was a multi-faceted personality, working as a writer, socialite, poet, and journalist. Crosby was a citizen of the United States, and she passed away in Rome on January 26, 1970.

Her education was completed at Choate Rosemary Hall, and she was the daughter of Mary Jane Jacob. Caresse Crosby is best known as the founder of Black Sun Press, a small press that published works by several notable authors during its time. Throughout her life, she played a significant role in the literary world as an advocate for innovative works of literature and as a prominent figure in various artistic circles.