Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Schaudies; thanks them for their interest and hard work on the studio, and for sending her flowers from Montana. Typed.

Pasadena, California. October 20, 1930. Mr. S. G. Schaudies, 1219 Fourth Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Schaudies: First of all, the lilies of the valley are nestled away in a little corner of my patio. As I planted them I back-tracked to when Mr. Trigg and Charlie and I planted those same lily bulbs around the big fire place at the Studio. I appreciated so much having a few of that bed – purely sentiment of course – and I appreciate the part you played in getting them for me. A letter from Judge Stranahan tells me he will be sending up to you shortly, some wild clematus[sic] roots and he will also send the sage brush that I told you of when I came back from Fort Benton last sum- mer. They will be an asset to the Russell Memorial Grounds. I have given the Judge your name and the house address. As soon as things straighten out and I have the time I will get the picture framed that I told you I would be sending on for the Studio but as the Studio is closed there isn’t any great hurry. I have heard from many different sources how much the studio has pleased a lot of people and your in- terest and the hard work put in by you all there on the place, has been one of the things that has made it a success. I was glad to see Mr. Schaudies for the few minutes that he stayed at the Lake and I am always interested and will be glad to hear from you how hings[sic] are progressing or shaping up in the work there at the Memorial . My very kindest regards to you both. Sincerely,

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-12-11]