From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. William S. Hart, February 27, 1937

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1115.1-2

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. William S. Hart dated February 27, 1937 acknowledged the receipt of letter and an enclosed letter from R. H. Cole.

Transcript

February 27th, 1937. Mr. W. S. Hart, Horseshoe Ranch Newhall, California. Dear Bill: Your letter of February 25th with the en- closed letter from R. H. Cole, received. Thanks very much for the letter and I am going to write Mr. Cole and ask him to write me something more as he has the tang of the sage brush in his phras- ing. There is no doubt he know Charlie in the early days. I do appreciate your helping me in this way by gath ring material that is good and authentic. I was quite sure you were East and am glad you are back. Mame’s improvement i s [sic] a satisfac- tion. I hope soon she will be able to do anything she wants to do. Thank you again for your kindness. Sincerely, [verso] I am glad you had an interview with Mr. Maule. He also wrote to me telling me of your visit.

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

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Dates

February 27, 1937

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: 6 1/2 × 8 1/2 in. (16.5 × 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).