From Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. Ethel Bielenberg, August 17, 1931

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1013

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. Ethel M. Bielenberg 17 August 1931; offers thanks for the interest and concern in the matter of a worthy statue.

Transcript

August 17, 1931. Mrs. Ethel M. Bielenberg Deer Lodge, Montana. Dear Mrs. Bielenberg: Your kind letter with the enclosed clipping made me very happy. It is good to know that a group like the Society of Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers were unanimous in feeling that Charlie must be represented by a life- like, artistic piece of work. So far as I have learned this is the first published criticism from Montana people and it will grow and help those in authority see that something better must be pro- duced. I have made every effort pos- sible to see the original model. I wrote to Mrs. Lincoln three weeks ago asking her to set a time when I might see it but have had no response. I expect to be in your part of the state Thursday of Friday and will stop to see you as I wish tot alk[sic] with you and thank you in person for your interest and help in thi s[sic] matter. I am writing Mr. McCormick today, as you suggested. Gratefully yours,

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

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Dates

August 17, 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).