From Charles M. Russell to his Friends, November 14, 1903

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.518

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Description

Handwritten card from Charles M. Russell in St. Louis Missouri, addressed to friends with an illustration of Charles M. Russell dressed up in a nice suit. The text Russell writes is humorous and makes fun of his dressed up look.

Transcript

St Louis Mo Nov 14 1903 Friends Im in Missouri When It comes to beeing (sic) dressy Im all there is to it, I got Cut Bank Brown beet a mormon block Your friend CM Russell

[Transcribed by Jennifer McKinney, 2014-02-10]

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Dates

November 14, 1903

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: 7 1/2 × 5 in. (19.1 × 12.7 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).