From Joe DeYoung to James Rankin, January 8, 1939

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.264v.4

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Description

Notebook paper titled, 'Memorandum,' with a note from Joe DeYong that states, 'It must be a tough game - you are guarded and wary as hell!' In type bellow note is, 'this note was written to James Rankin (author compiling book on Charles M. Russell) during conference between Mr. Rankin and Joe DeYoung, who was a protégé of Charles M. Russell. Joe DeYoung is deaf, and conversation is either carried on by pencil memoranda or through his mother, whose lips he is able to read. After considerable information had been asked for by Mr. Rankin and freely given by Joe DeYoung, he wrote this note to Rankin. Santa Barbara, California - January 8th, 1939.' Taped on the back is a newspaper article about Dale Carnegie titled, 'Philosophy of Life: Author of 'How to win Friends and Influence People.'

Dates

January 8, 1939

Creator

de Yong, Joseph Franklin, 1894 - 1975 (Author, Person)

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

Additional Description

Credit Line

Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa

Provenance

Britzman Collection

Medium

paper

Dimensions

Overall: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (21.6 x 14 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).