From Carl G. Fisher to Charles M. Russell, October 20, 1926

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.794.1-4

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Description

Typed, two page letter from Carol Fisher to Charles M. Russell dated October 20, 1926. Fisher requests permission to give Will Rogers a copy of a Charles M. Russell painting in his possession. On the back of the second page is a light pencil sketch of a turkey and on top is two ink sketches of a longhorn and a buffalo. Letter is on Carl G. Fisher stationary and Fisher signed in ink on the second page.

Dates

October 20, 1926

Creator

Russell, Charles Marion, 1864 - 1926 (Artist, 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

Signed

Carl G. Fisher

Dimensions

Overall: 10 9/16 × 7 1/4 in. (26.8 × 18.4 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).