From Nancy C. Russell to Senator Tom O. Larson, March 19, 1929

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1177

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Senator Tom O. Larson dated March 19, 1929 thanking him for his part in claiming a place for Charles M. Russell in the Hall of Statuary in Washington, D.C.

Transcript

March 19, 1929. Senator Tom O. Larson, Choteau, Montana. Dear Senator Larson: It is with such pleasure that I hear you have taken an active part in getting the Bill passed through the Legis- lature, making a memorial statue of Charlie, to go in the Hall of Statuary in Washington. The service rendered to the State by those actively interested in this movement will be known in years to come. I feel as you do, Charlie has earned this honor with his work and life in Montana. The memorial can be made into a pure, Western type that will not only represent Charlie Russell but the State of Montana and it’s early making. I thank you for the honor you have shown Charlie and if there is anything I can do to help the work, I would be most happy to do so. Please call on me. 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).