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From Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. J. P. Thoroughman, December 1, 1936

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1116

Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. J. P. Thoroughman dated December 1, 1936 giving thanks for writing such a long letter and that Nancy C. Russell is sending a new note to replace one that needs to be signed and returned.

Transcript

725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, California. December 1st,1936 Mrs. J. P. Thoroughman, C a s c a d e , Montana. Dear Effie: Your grand long letter came and I was so glad to get it. I do like to get your letters because they tell so much of your home, the country and your happy soul that just purrs over your country. You should be happy because you seem to talk to nature in a way that few people can. I am glad Joe is feeling pretty well. It is no fun babying yourself and find you can’t do all the things you have always done. I am finding that. I think I am going to do so many things in a day and find at the end of the day I am lucky if I have done one but I am getting better and if I can just have patience, the old girl might be like herself again some time. In going through my papers and getting things in ship-shape order, I found your note. I have made out a new one and am sending it for you and Joe to sign. I have cancelled the interest from January 2nd, 1932 to January 2nd, 1937 in the amount of $200.00 ^[handwritten] a year^ which will help some. Things are coming back in so many ways and I am hoping good luck will come your way too. I will write a longer letter next time. Lots of love to you all. Sincerely,

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

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Dates

  • December 1, 1936

Creator

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

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).

Previous Number

C.3.220 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository

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