From Nancy C. Russell to Judge James W. Bollinger, January 5, 1920

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1109.1-2

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Description

Two page typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Judge Bollinger dated January 5, 1920 about 'Three Wise Camels' painting that Charles M. Russell is having troubles with and their trip east.

Transcript

January 5th, 1920. Mr. James. W. Bollinger, Putnam Building, Davenport, Iowa. Dear Judge Bollinger: Please find enclosed receipt for the $1500.00. Thank you (some speed). Also en- closed, please find your note. Now about “The Three Wise Camels”, Charlie has tackled it, but is having a dreadful time. We will have to send and get another kind of paper as what he has will not do, but he will eventually get it I am sure and if it comes out all right and satisfactory to the Chief as well as to you, it will cost you $400. and I will have it framed properly here if that is agreeable to you. I am enclosing the bill for the other frame with our check attached for the half and if you will just put yours in and mail the whole thing, I will be much obliged. I am glad Charlie had the visit with you. It did him lots of good and I do want folks to know what a real fellow he is because I think he is a little unusual and a pretty fine man at the same time. I was sorry I could not go with him to Davenport, but maybe next time I can. I guess it does not look like I appreciated your and Mrs. Bollinger’s invitation, but you bet I do and some day I hope to accept. Please give my very best wishes to Mrs. Bollinger and Steve. One of these days I will write her a letter. I cannot use a steno- grapher on her, you see, and I am slow at the other kind of letters. Charlie joins me in very best wishes for you all. Yours very sincerely,

[Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-08-28]

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Dates

January 5, 1920

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).