From Nancy C. Russell to C.A. Beil, October 4, 1929

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1020

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. C. A. Beil dated 4 October 1929; asks Beil if he could get copies of Charles M. Russell's letters from Sid Willis as well as any that might be at the Elk's Club, stating that she will explain everything later.

Transcript

October 4, 1929. Mr. C. A. Beil, Glacier Park, Mont. Dear Beil: Your letter was received. Glad to know your work is straightening out and that you are getting along alright. Everything is bound to come straight for you in the end. I am going to ask a great favor. Will you get an accurate copy (I don’t mean the pictures but every word) of all of Charlie’s letters that Sid Willis has? They are open to the public and I’m sure he would not object to your copying them. Do not tell him that I want them. It might put the jinx on it. Then, would it be possible for you to go to the Elk’s club and get any copy of Charlie’s letters that are there? I will explain to you why I want them when I see you and I don’t know who to write to who could get the copies for me but you. I’m not going to do anything with them that they can possibly object to. I really want them for a file I have of all of Charlie’s letters that I could get. I hope you have time to do this. Will see you in the near future. Sincerely, NCR:ED

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-11-29]

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Dates

October 4, 1929

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).