From Charles M. Russell to Will Rogers, late 19th century - early 20th century

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.414

Staff Only

Description

Typed letter from Charles M. Russell to Will 'Bill' Rogers (not dated) sending him a long promised sketch and regrets not being able to visit anytime soon however he invites Rogers to visit if he is ever in the area. Handwritten in pencil top recto: 'colored pen and ink sketch attached.'

Dates

late 19th century - early 20th century

Creator

Russell, Charles Marion, 1864 - 1926 (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

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 8 1/2 × 11 in. (21.6 × 27.9 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).