From Nancy C. Russell to Sir Henry M. Pellatt, December 28, 1912

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.1095

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Sir Henry M. Pellatt; apologizes to Pellatt for not receiving the paintings in the frames in which they were sold, and states that she has ordered new ones for him. Typed.

Transcript

Dec. 28, 1912. Sir Henry M. Pellatt, Toronto. Dear Sir: I inclose[sic] herewith a letter from Calgary which will explain about the frames, but as I consider it my fault that they were not sent, I am ordering by wire tonight of Newcomb-Macklin Co. Chicago two frames to be sent you without delay. They should be received by you within a week of this letter I am exceedingly sorry. The paintings should have been sent with the frames they sold in. I trust the new ones will be received in good time.

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2013-01-02]

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Dates

December 28, 1912

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: 5 1/2 × 8 1/2 in. (14 × 21.6 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).