From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Robinson, May 3, 1930

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.898

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Robinson; states that she has enclosed her check in this letter, and that she was lucky to sell just now. Handwritten.

Transcript

May 3rd 1930 Dear Mr. Robinson Please find enclosed my check for $1,800.00. Monday I will write you a letter letting all detail of this picture business The White Mans Buffalo. I think I was most fortunate to sell it at all any price is big just now as you know Your letter of May 1st received giving me instructions to sell the enclosed check payment in full for the letter or also canceling the water color offer- Sincerely Nancy C. Russell

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-10-18]

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Dates

May 3, 1930

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 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 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).