From Nancy C. Russell to Malcolm S. MacKay, April 14, 1931

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.990

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Description

"Day Letter" by Nancy C. Russell to Malcolm S. MacKay; tells MacKay to do all that is possible to protest the chosen model of Charles M. Russell. Typed.

Transcript

Pasadena, California. April 14, 1931 MALCOLM S. MAC KAY TENAFLY, NEW JERSEY WIRE GOVERNOR ERICKSON PROTESTING THE CHOSEN MODEL SEND COPY TO J. R. HOBBINS , BUTTE CHARLIE’S FRIENDS ALL OVER DEMANDING FINE WORTHY THING BE SELECTED ASK QUANTRELL TO PROTEST ALSO TALK TO JOHN D. RYAN GO FAR AS YOU LIKE WITH CHARLIE’S EASTERN FRIENDS I AM TRYING TO KEEP IN BACK GROUND NANCY C RUSSELL Day Letter

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-11-14]

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Dates

April 14, 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 × 5 1/2 in. (21.6 × 14 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).