From Nancy C. Russell to James W. Bollinger, January 30, 1931

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Identifier: TU2009.39.886

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Judge James W. Bollinger; comments on the article written by I. Cobb about Charles M. Russell, and states that the Lewis's are fine. Typed.

Transcript

January 30, 1931. Judge James W. Bollinger, Putnam Bldg., Davenport, Iowa. Dear Judge: Your letter of Jan. 19th received. That was a wonderful article written by Irvin Cobb and it was written for the Montana newspapers to create an interest in Charlie’s memorial statue that is to go into the Hall of Fame in Washington. I think it was to en- courage the people to make the proper appro- priation during this legislature and I’m sorry I cannot tell you where you can get the article but am having it copied and sent to you. I have only one clipping. The Lewis’s write to me occasionally and I gather that they are pretty well and are having an open winter, which pleases Mrs. Lewis as she does not like the extreme cold. It will be only a short time now until Jack and I will be drifting North again. Each year, I wonder if we will go the next. The Lake is not as interestingto[sic] me as it used to be. There are so few that man[sic] much to me now so I will not be sorry if the Government does decide to buy the property. All good wishes to you and yours. Sincerely, NCR:ED

[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2012-06-28]

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Dates

January 30, 1931

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).