From Nancy C. Russell to Fred Barton, March 9, 1932

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1161

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Fred Barton dated March 9, 1932 is an acknowledgement of receipt of Barton's letter of March 4th, as well as enclosed a letter to and from Mr. Mackay, and expresses further interest in further plans.

Transcript

Trail’s End, 725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, California. March 9, 1932. Mr. Fred Barton, c/o Cumberland Hotel, 54th Street and Broadway, New York City, New York. Dear Mr. Barton: Your letter of March 4th, with a letter from Mr. Mac- Kay enclosed, has been received. I am enclosing a copy of my letter to Mr. MacKay. There isn’t any more I can add. I just wish you luck and am greatly interested in any further plans which may develop. I was surprised to hear from you from New York. You certainly are a drifter. With kind regards to you and your wife, I am Sincerely, Encl.

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

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Dates

March 9, 1932

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).