From Nancy C. Russell to Judge James W. Bollinger, March 17, 1920

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.1112

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Judge Bollinger dated March 17, 1920, states that 'The Three Wise Men' is going to be sent without a frame.

Transcript

866 N. Chester, Pasadena, Cal. March 17, 1920. Hon. James W. Bollinger, 513 Putnam Building., Davenport, Iowa. My Dear Judge: We are sending by Express, the picture of The Three Wise Men. I am so sorry it was impossible to get a plain dark gray frame in this part of the country. I feel sure you will be more fortunate in your town. We triedin [sic] Los Angeles and were unable to get it there, so I am sending the picture without the frame. I have delayed shipment ten days trying to get a frame. Chas is away with some old friends down at the Beach today. Kindest regards, Sincerely,

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

Transcript (HTML)

Dates

March 17, 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).