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From Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. Helen MacKay, April 29, 1929

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1159

Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Helen MacKay dated April 29, 1929 sending thanks for the check of $700 and Malcolm's letter about Charles M. Russell.

Transcript

April 29, 1929. Mrs. Malcolm S. MacKay, Tenafly, N.J. Dearest Helen: Your letter with the check for $700.00 in payment on the bronze received and I had mail- ed to you a letter with the bill enclosed. If, by any chance, you people had rather have some other bronze or wish to wait, please know that it is al- right. Helen, I received a letter from Malcolm about Charlie that is a perfect gem and brought my heart out of the mud into sunshine. It is wonder- ful to have such friends as you people are and I’m thankful every day I live for that friendship. Some- times, I feel so very far away and alone down here where I haven’t old friends and when I’m just about the lowest down in the mud, that I can get, something like this letter comes and the sun shines through again. I’m writing in the same mail to Male but I don’t know how to tell him or you the feeling that is inside my heart when I think of your kindness. I hope, this Summer, that you people can come to my camp at the Lake for a little visit. I believe you would enjoy my part of the country and I would so love to have you. I If Miss Trigg knew I were writing to you, I know she would join in love to you. Much love to you all. Sincerely, NCR: ED

[Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-09-05]

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Dates

  • April 29, 1929

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.3.257 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

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

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