From Nancy C. Russell to I. R. Kent, January 14, 1929

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1021

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. I. R. Kent dated14 January 1929, expressing thanks to Kent for his letter and the book of poems, informs him that she is gathering information for Charles M. Russell's biography.

Transcript

January 14, 1929. Mr. I. R Kent, C/o Houghton-Mifflin Co., Park St., Boston, Mass. Dear Mr. Kent: Your letter of January 3d, also the book “A Bronco Pegasus,” by Mr. Lummis, was received. I thank you so much for sending me the book of poems and many of them are familiar to me as Charlie and I spent many happy evenings in his interesting home. It was a privilege to know Mr. Lummis. You may be a little surprised to know that I have really started jotting down things in hopes of building up a biography of Charlie. Of course, it is just a starting and will take months but I am glad to know that you are interested and your jogging me will help me to go on and really get busy. I appreciate the interest you and your Firm have taken in the Russells. Sincerely, NCR:ED

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

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Dates

January 14, 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).