From Nancy C. Russell to Senator and Mrs. B.K. Wheeler, January 31, 1936

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1085

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Senator and Mrs. B. K. Wheeler; states that she is considering selling her land at Lake MacDonald and asks if the government would be interested. Typed.

Transcript

January 31st, 1936. Senator and Mrs. B. K. Wheeler, 3757 Jocelyn St. N.W. Washington, D. C. Dear Mrs. Wheeler: I am sending this to you because I know Senator Wheeler has too much im- portant business to look after and he should not be bothered with this unless you see fit to tell him about it. I was so desperately lonely at Lake McDonald last summer that I have been thinking I would dispose of the place. Do you know to whom I might writ for an ap- praisal and whether or not the Government would be interested in purchasing the place or willing that I should dispose of it to an individual? I am sorry I did not see you last year but I don’t believe you people were out very long if at all. I did see your nice boy at the entrance and it seemed good to be greeted by some one I knew. Thank you for any information you are able to give me. Sincerely,

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

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Dates

January 31, 1936

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).