From Nancy C. Russell to Jim R. Hobbins, September 5, 1931

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Identifier: TU2009.39.972

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. J. R. Hobbins; gives Hobbins many thanks for solving the problem of properly honoring Charles M. Russell. Typed.

Transcript

September 5, 1931. Mr. J. R. Hobbins Anaconda Copper Company Butte, Montana. Dear Jim: There is no way to express my appreciation for the wheels you started turning. Just the satis- faction to you to see everybody happy and our Charlie properly honored will be your pay. You know you have my heartfelt gra itude[sic] and I am certain what you have done will be the means of solving the problem. I feel that your message to Mr. Lewis and Mr. Ritch has given them confidence to go head. Gee! but I appreciate it! I am enclosing a copy of a letter I am writing the Governor for you information. I trust I did the right thing in writing to him as I did. His not being in Helena until Wednesday makes it impossible for me to be at the meeting for Jack’s school opens on the 14th and we must be on our way tomorrow. It was wonderful to see the Hobbins family – whom I love – at their lovely home on Rocky Point, I thank you for taking me to Polson on the “Bertha B.” Affectionately,

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

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Dates

September 5, 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).