From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Jos. Keppler, October 15, 1919

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1141

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Jos. Keppler dated October 15, 1919 and informs him of a collection of Indian artifacts in Canada as well as mentions sending an oil painting of Charles M. Russell to New York.

Transcript

October 15th, 1919. Mr. Jos. Keppler, Woodland, Ulster Co., New York. My dear Mr. Keppler: Following is the address of the woman I told you about on the train from Branff who said she had a collection of old Indian stuff: Mrs. Doggs, 1711 Nineteenth Street, West Calgary, Alta., Can. I have never seen her collec- tion so can’t say anything for or against it. I have taken the liberty of sending one of Chas’ oil paintings to Mr. Heye for him to see before it goes into our fall show. If you are in New York, I would like to have you see it too as I think you will approve of Charlie’s progress. Chas. and I are looking for- ward to a great time in the Indian Museum the next time we visit New York. Thank you for your kindness to us. Sincerely yours,

[Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-08-30]

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Dates

October 15, 1919

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).