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James, William R., 1892 - 1942

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1892 - 1942

Nationality

Canadian

Culture/Group

Canadian

Occupation

Artist

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Will James, January 15, 1929

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.1130
Description Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Will James dated January 15, 1929 asking Mr. James to please write some impressions of Charles M. Russell to help with the biography that Nancy C. Russell was writing. Transcript January 15, 1 9 2 9 Mr. Will James, Pryor, Mont. Dear Mr. James: I know perfectly well you are not in Montana but I don’t know where you are in New York so hope this letter will be forwarded to you. ...
Dates: January 15, 1929

From Will James to Charles M. Russell, March 20, 1926

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.580
Description

Letter from Will James to Charles Russell; asks Russells to visit while in California. Handwritten.

Dates: March 20, 1926

From Will James to Nancy C. Russell, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.1946.1-4
Description

Handwritten, two pages from Will James, apologizes for not being able to visit.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

From Will James to Nancy C. Russell, May 20, 1929

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.3272
Description

Letter by Will James to Nancy C. Russell; informs Nancy that he has finally received his letters, and explains that they were late due to an error in the express offices. Handwritten.

Dates: May 20, 1929

From Will James to Nancy C. Russell, May 12, 1928

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.3273
Description

Letter by Will James to Nancy C. Russell; states that he would be happy to loan Nancy his Charles M. Russell letters. Handwritten.

Dates: May 12, 1928

From Will James to Russell, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.658.1-12
Description Letter from Will James to Charles Russell; speaks of his experiences with horses, etc. He has an injury and has taken up painting, he would like some tips on increasing his exposure as an artist. He considers Charles M. Russell to be Remington's superior and explains his reasons, explains his feelings about painting. Thanks Charles M. Russell for the watercolors. Handwritten on six pages: TU2009.39.658.1-TU2009.39.658.12. Sketch of a head of a man wearing a hat on the back of page five...
Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Illustrated letter from Will James to Charles M. Russell, April 25, 1924

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.4915.1-2
Description

Illustrated letter from Will James to Charles M. Russell. Two pages with an illustration on both pages: pen and ink of a cowboy attempting to rope a three-headed monster with the caption: "How would you handle it?" Illustration on second page is of a ranchhouse door with brands on the front. Handwritten with news about James's articles and his new studio near Lake Tahoe.

Dates: April 25, 1924

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Charles M. Russell 6
Nancy C. Russell 5
Will James 5
correspondence 5
letters (correspondence) 3