From Charles M. Russell to Mrs. Malcolm MacKay, August 6, 1926

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1156

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Description

Typed letter from Charles M. Russell to Mrs. Malcolm MacKay dated August 6, 1926 mentions the disastrous effects of the forest fire and that Charles M. Russell's health is improving daily.

Transcript

Apgar, Montana. August 6, 1926. Mrs. Malcolm McKay, Roscoe, Montana. My dear friends: Your letter of July 13th received and we were so glad to hear from you and are sorry it is impossible for you to come to us this year, but not as sorry as we were because the forest fires are spoiling all the beautiful views we have. The smoke is so dense the mountains are covered most of the time, but I have no doubt you folks are getting the effect of the mountain fires too. Charlie is improving every day, not very strong but very happy and I am quite sure he will be a great deal better. It will be impossible for us to move around much this sum- mer so we cannot come to you which makes me very sad as somehow.last winter our visits were not very satisfactory because I always seemed to have to go back to New York just when I wanted to stay in Englewood. We hope for better luck another year and if all goes well maybe you people will see our lake yet. Charlie joins in best love to you all. Sincerely yours, CMR/HR

[Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-09-04]

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Dates

August 6, 1926

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).