From Nancy C. Russell to R.E. Leppert, April 24, 1931

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.996

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. R. E. Leppert; tells Leppert that she has enclosed clippings that may encourage him to help rectify the statue problem. Typed.

Transcript

Pasadena, California. April 24, 1931. Mr. R. E. Leppert, Art Editor, Literary Digest, 354 Fourth Avenue, New York City, New York. Dear Mr. Leppert: The enclosed clippings will interest you be- cause you are one of Charlie’s friends and you can wield a powerful influence[sic] in trying to rectify what seem to be a very grave mis- take which has run along until it is a Nation- al issue. 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).