From Nancy C. Russell to Mama Trigg and Josephine, late 19th century - early 20th century

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.1069

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mama Trigg and Josephine; copy of TU2009.39.1068.

Transcript

Dear Mama Tigg[sic] and Josephine: When you open this book and turn its pages there will flash before you the vision of two men, Charlie and Daddy Trigg. The memory of them is a delicate and sweet as the per- fume of the twin flower, yet powerful as the mountains where they grow. Memory is one of our most precious gifts, and “Good Medicine” holds for you and me hundreds of happy thoughts that make us back-track to the prairie, the big hills, and our homes where love and understanding lived. There God welded a friendship out of these two families, pure and beautiful as the sparkling water that flows from our Great Divide, and it will guide us to where the sun has built his evening fires. There we will all camp together.

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

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Dates

late 19th century - early 20th century

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).