From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Ben S. Hunter, March 24, 1934

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.1104

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Ben S. Hunter dated 24 March, 1934 about unfinished bronzes at the Keeler Art Bronze Works that were not made at her request.

Transcript

725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, California. March 24, 1934. Mr. Ben S. Hunter, 1102 Pacific Mutual Bldg., Los Angeles, California. Dear Sir: Re: Keeler Art Bronze Works. Referring to your letter of March 13th, in which you state that the unfinished bronzes by Charles M. Russell in the Keeler Art Bronze Works, were made up at my request: In this respect I should like to repeat that no order for these particular bonzes[sic] was ever given by me, and before anything further is done in this matter I should like to see my order to which you have referred. Very truly yours,

[Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-08-27]

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Dates

March 24, 1934

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: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 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).