From Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. Helen MacKay, circa 1932

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.1163

Staff Only

Description

Handwritten note of sympathy about Malcolm's death from Nancy C. Russell to Helen McKay with no date.

Transcript

Mrs. Malcolm S. MacKay Tenafly, N.J. Dearest Helen words may be no comfort to you now but we wont [sic] you to know that we feel for you and yours and that we have lost a friend no kinder man ever lived- [signed] Nancy & Jack Russell

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Dates

circa 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: 9 × 5 1/2 in. (22.9 × 14 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).