From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Conway, November 26, 1927

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.906.1-2

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Conway; states that there is $50 enclosed and that she will try to send more later, requests that Conway sends her clipping to California. Handwritten on both front and back (TU2009.39.906.1-TU2009.39.906.2).

Transcript

[handwritten] and I am sure now, ^there is no doubt now^ The “Guild of the [Fortune?] will not be published for months and then it may be months before ^there is any^ I get my return But we went in to it this knowing this very thing might happen and at that time you ^told me^ said many things that you understood it all and wanted to take your chance, I was fortunate enough to be able to pay you you ^a^ regular salary for the weeks you worked on the ^manuscript^ it – so you have

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Dates

November 26, 1927

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).