From Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. T. G. Portis, June 18, 1931

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1004

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. Susanne (T. G.) Portis dated 18 June 1931; informs Susanne that she is going to Lake MacDonald on the 20th, states that she hopes to further the cause for a worthy statue of Charles M. Russell.

Transcript

Pasadena, California. June 18, 1931. Mrs. T. G. Portis, Hotel Monterey, Kingshighway and Washington Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri. Dear Susanne: Your letter of May 22nd, has not been answered as usual and this is just a little squib to tell you that we are rolling northward on the twentieth and will be at Lake MacDonald (Belton, Montana, Postoffice) for the summer. I hope while there to contact a number of high officials who will be of great benefit to the cause in changing the minds of some of that Commission about the chosen model of Charlie. Senator Walsh is very much on my side and I feel, through his powerful influence, something definite will be accomplished. Isn’t it a shame to have to struggle over a thing like this when it is intended to be such a great honor to Charlie. My bestest love, Sincerely,

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-11-26]

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Dates

June 18, 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).