Typed letter from Francis R. Hagner to Nancy C. Russell dated 28 April 1931; agrees that the statue model of Charles M. Russell is terrible and suggests that Nancy C. Russell writes to both of the Montana senators as well as informs her that the national government does not have a say in the matter of statues placed in the Hall of Fame.

April 28, 1931. Mrs. Charles Russell, 725 Michigan Blvd. Pasadena, California. My dear Mrs. Russell:- I am very glad to hear from you, and as you know, I am most interested in the representation of Charlie that is to be put in the Hall of Fame. I entirely agree with you—that the picture of the model is terrible and looks about as much like him as I do. I suppose the fact that this lady is from Montana may have had some bearing on the choice that the State made. Mr. Ma^c^kay probably told you of my suggestion that you write to both of the Senators from Montana to have this selection re-considered. I talked to Senator Walsh on the ‘phone and he told me he would telegraph the Govern- or and request him to hold this up for the present. I think it is most unfortunate that you are not at Great Falls as I believe that you could do more to straighten this matter out than any one else. There are some terrible looking objects in the Hall of Fame at the present time. I have inquired here from the Sargent-at-Arms [sic] of the Senate, who is a friend of mine, and he says that the National Government has no say in the matter and that the selections are made by the States. Mrs. Hagner and I were at Lake McDonald for a couple of days last Fall and we telephoned to see if you were there but we found out that you were at Kallispell ( I think this is correct spelling) for a visit and we were very much disappointed. Mrs. Russell—2 I hope very much if you are in Washington at any time you will let us know as we will be delighted to see you. I have just ordered another set of the lithographed copies Charlie’s paintings from the man in Great Falls. It made me feel happy to know that you realize how very fond I was of him. In fact I don’t see how any one could know him and not feel the deepest affection for him. With very kind regards, I am, Cordially yours, [signed] Francis R. Hagner

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-12-04]