From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks, June 21

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1066.1-2

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks; thanks them for the photo of "Dream Lady," tells them that she has heard that they will be in Montana and requests that they come visit her and Charles M. Russell at Lake MacDonald. Handwritten on both front and back (TU2009.39.1066.1-TU2009.39.1066.2).

Transcript

[handwritten] June, 21st Mr & Mrs Douglass[sic] Fairbanks Beverly Hills, California Our Dear Mary and “Dug” Isn’t it nice to have the world love you just that way – We want to thank Miss Pickford for the exquisite photo of the “Dream Lady” It will always give Chas. and me great pleasure having received it with the friendship, it expressed- When we arrived at home he heard you were coming to the Dempsey-Giffords fight at Shelby – If it is true you are coming to this part of the country, Chas and I would like to welcome you at our summer camp at Lake MacDonald, the west entrance to Glacier Park. Belton is the Railroad Station we wou[ld] love to have you see that [2] beautiful lake and its Mountains and be our guests for the length of time you could give us. Chas will be at the rodeo and fight so could pilot you over to our camp where we all would enjoy having you both – Sincerely [signed] Nancy Russell

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-12-20]

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Dates

June 21

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).