From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Sid Willis, March 19, 1929

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1176

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Sid Willis dated March 19, 1929 thanking him for the work done to place a Charles M. Russell statue in Memorial Hall in Washington, D.C.

Transcript

March 19, 1929. Mr. Sid Willis, Great Falls, Mont. Dear Mr. Willis: In a letter from Johnny Ritch, he tells me of the wonderful part you took in introducing and helping to carry through the bill that was passed to make and place a statue of Charlie in Memorial Hall in Washington. I want you to know how happy it makes me to feel Charlie’s friends are doing him such honor. He deserves it and won it by his life and work and all who are leaving their finger marks on the plates that mark memory will be happy to know they have taken part in helping to preserve the record of Charlie’s life in Montana. I want to thank you because I’m very proud of all the things Charlie did. Sincerely, NCR:ED

[Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-09-07]

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Dates

March 19, 1929

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).