From Nancy C. Russell to C. Barnes, January 15, 1916

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Identifier: TU2009.39.922

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. C. Barnes; states that Charles needs a press agent in Chicago, and asks if he could recommend someone. Typed.

Transcript

Jan. 15, 1916. Mr. C. Barnes, 1522 First Natiojal[sic] Bank Bldg. Chicago. My dear Mr. Barnes: Yes, a cry from Montana. Maybe you’d say a Call from the Wild, any- how I need help in Chicago. We will be there the first of Feb. and have an exhibition of paintings and bronze at Thurber’s Gallery that month. I don’t know any newspaper people that are strong enough to get the proper notices and we Darsent[sic] buy advertising. That’s a bad move for an artist, just like a doctor you know. So I thought maybe you’d know just the person to start Chas. off right in your city. We need a first class press agent. Could you recommend[sic] one? If so have him write to me. Time is might short. I was counting on someone I knew, and they have gone to Quebec for the winter. I am just taking it for granted you won’t mind doing this for us, if you know the right fellow. We will be at the Blackstone in Feb. and hope to see you then. Chas. joins in kindest regards. Sincerely,

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-10-23]

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Dates

January 15, 1916

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).