From Nancy C. Russell to Reginald Townsend and Mr. M. C. Kennedy, late 19th century - early 20th century
Description
Handwritten letter from Nancy C. Russell to Reginald Townsend, letter of thanks and to Mr. M. C. Kennedy informing him that they are not coming East and invited him to visit if he comes West.
Reginald T. Townsend Editor Co Life Gardening Dear Mr. T. Thank you for your letter of Oct. 1st also for the enclosed letter from Mr. Kennedy – sincerely- ___________________________________________ Mr. M.L. Kennedy- Broad Street Station, Philadelphia Penn. Thank you for your letter of Sept. 28- Mr. R hopes to have his trail cross yours he too [illegible] to live over this day before the [fairary?] was found under fenced [sic] and taken by tumble weeds. We are not planning an Exhib. [sic] East this year – but will go to Los Angeles in Jan. for four months. Mr. R. has not been very well so we are seeking the warmer climate for a while – if you should visit the south West please let us know and we would be so happy to meet you a better add to Great Falls will be forwarded to us when ever we are and we will look you up- Sincerely
[Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-09-10]
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Dates
- late 19th century - early 20th century
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 1 extent_missing
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).
Previous Number
C.3.282 (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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