From Nancy C. Russell to Maurice Gale, March 18, 1936

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.874

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Maurice Gale; apologizes for being unable to furnish material on Charles M. Russell, using it for a book that is soon to be finished. Typed.

Transcript

Trail’s End 725 Michigan Blvd. Pasadena, California. March 18th, 1936. Mr. Maurice Gale, Attorney at Law, 597 Fifth Ave., New York, New York. Dear Sir: Your letter of March 9th received. At the present time, I fear I cannot be of any help to you in gathering material for a history of my husband’s life and work as the material I have I am using for the very purpose you are seeking it. My book is about finished. You understand of course that I could not give ma- terial to any one until my work is completed. I am always glad to know people are interested in Charlie, the work he did and the life he led. Without doubt you have had great fun gathering material although it is rather an up-hill job. Charlie’s life is so full of color that no one person can cover it all. Sincerely yours,

[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2012-06-21]

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Dates

March 18, 1936

Creator

Russell, Nancy C. (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).