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Charles M. Russell's last will and testament, November 12, 1911

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.4

Description

Framed handwritten document containting the final wishes of Charles M. Russell. Signed and dated by Charles M. Russell. "By this my Last Will and Testament I hereby give devise and bequeath to my wife Nancy C. Russell all of my property wheresoever situated and name her Executrix hereof without bond. Gret Falls Mont Nov 12 1911 CM Russell"

Dates

  • November 12, 1911

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

Available by appointment only at the Helmerich Center for American Research (HCAR) with the exception of materials with donor restrictions. Contact Library staff in advance to inquire if materials exist pertaining to your research interests.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 extent_missing

Credit Line

Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa

Provenance

Britzman Collection

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Center right

Notes

The Homer and Helen Britzman collection consists of over 10,000 objects belonging to Charles M. Russell including letters, drawings, personal belongings, photos, and other memorabilia. Homer Britzman worked extensively with Charles Russell’s wife, Nancy, to write Russell’s biography. Chain of custody: Nancy Russell, Homer and Helen Britzman, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Amon Carter (inventoried collection in 1997), Gilcrease Management Trust (will become property of TU Special Collections if management agreement between TU and the City of Tulsa is severed).

Previous Number

TL2009.51.4 (Colorado Springs number)

Repository Details

Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository

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