From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Jake W. Theisen, December 6, 1926

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.1173

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Description

Handwritten letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. J. W. Theisen dated December 6, 1926, expressing happiness over the fact that Theisen is working on the garage apartment of the house and how the fireplace looks.

Transcript

J.W. Theisen 524 Stonehurst Drive Pasadena glad you are working on the house [illegible] garage apartment as fast as possible so I can live there while balance of house is finished. Photo of fireplace looks good. Letter following. [signed] Nancy Russell Dec 6 – 1926

[Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-09-06]

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Dates

December 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: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 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).