Membership card to B.P.O. Elks lodge 214 encased in a red leather cover, late 19th century - early 20th century
Description
A membership card encased in a red leather cover. It is a card refelecting the honorary membership of Russell as a lifetime member of B.P.O ELKS, lodge No. 214.
Inscribed, "Chas. M. Russell" and "181" and "7th July 1913"
Dates
- late 19th century - early 20th century
Language of Materials
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
Signed, "Chas Wegner"
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/4 × 3 in. (10.8 × 7.6 cm)
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
TL2009.51.114 (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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