From Nancy C. Russell to Malcolm S. MacKay, April 24, 1931

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Identifier: TU2009.39.992

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Malcolm S. MacKay; provides more information on the statue protests. Typed.

Transcript

Pasadena, California. April 24, 1931. Mr. Malcolm S. Mac Kay, T e n a f l y , New Jersey. Dear Malc: Thanks for your telegram of April 21st. I am sending a letter with clippings to Senator Walsh, also an editorial like the enclosed to Dr. Hagner. Thanks so much for talking with them about the statue. From the newspaper clippings which I have seen from Montana, the State Commission is very much upset and is stating very frankly that it is satisfied with the model that Mrs. Lincoln has made so that outside pressure is going to be the only thing that will make the Committee stop and consider. I am sending you a copy of Lorado Taft’s telegram which is the one thing the Committee clung to so tightly. I don’t understand why I have not heard from any one in Montana. I suppose they are afraid to write their thoughts. Any suggestions you can give me I shall so gladly ac- cept. My best love to Helen and to you. Sincerely, Encl.

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

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Dates

April 24, 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).