From Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. Helen MacKay, February 12, 1930

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1160

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Helen MacKay dated February 12, 1930 expressed excitement for the MacKays being so close and possibility coming to visit at Trail's End.

Transcript

February 12, 1930. Dearest Helen, Your note saying you were so near me sure gave me a thrill! You people are to come to “Trail’s End” and make it your headquarters, while in this section., I have plenty of room for the four of you, because without doubt, you have a nurse with Mary Ellen. My house is not so very large but my welcome is big enough to make up for that. Just give me a wire when you will arrive and , if you are not driving, I’ll meet you at the station; if you are, I am enclosing a card that has a little map of where my place is and it is when you first enter Pasadena, coming from the East. If you have any difficulty, call me on the ‘phone and I’ll outline the trail that leads to me. Gee, Whiz, folks, I can hardly wait to see you! Jack is home and is thrilled too over the prospects of seeing Aunt Helen and Uncle Malc. Oodles of love to you both and looking forward to a visit, oh, so soon! Sincerely, Mrs. M.S. MacKay, Jokake, Scottsdale, Arizona. NCR:ED

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

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Dates

February 12, 1930

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).