From Nancy C. Russell to J. Robert Atkinson, July 28, 1931

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Identifier: TU2009.39.968

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. J. Robert Atkinson; states how happy she is that Atkinson feels obliged to help untangle the mess. Typed.

Transcript

July 28, 1931. Mr. J. Robert Atkinson, 739 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California. Dear Mr. Atkinson: Your letter of July 6th with enclosure was gratifying. I am happy that you are keeping in mind what we both feel is our duty to help straighten out an unnecessary tangle. I am enclosing a copy of a letter which is self-explanatory. Also, I am sending clippings to replace the ones you gave to Mrs. Bielenberg. I am glad to know that there is a pos- sibility of you and Mrs. Atkinson driving to Montana this summer. If you do come and can make me visit before the first of September, I should be most happy to have you. It would be fine to talk things over with you and Mrs. Bielenberg together. This is not a bit like the cattle coun- try but you would love the lake and the woods, the cool and the smells of nature. Sincerely,

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-11-12]

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Dates

July 28, 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).