From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Erwin S. Barrie, May 1, 1926

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1196

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Erwin S. Barrie dated May 1, 1928 express how upset she is about the fact that she must donate artwork to the exhibitors at the gallery.

Transcript

May 1, 1 9 2 8 Mr. Erwin S. Barrie, Grand Central Art Galleries, 15 Vanderbilt Ave., New York City. Dear Mr. Barrie: Your letter of April 23 was received. Regarding the contribution of Bronze to the Gallery, I didn’t know that each year there was to be an artist contribution for the exhibitors at the gallery. It seems to me this is a little heavy. Does this go on in- definitely? I thought the initiation fee was paid in the first two or three years and gave the artist the privilege of exhibiting with a fair amount of commission paid the gallery. The gift each year pulls my profit pretty hard and I thought possibly this was an oversight, so am writing you before I de- cide what I will do. Sincerely, NCR:ED

[Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-09-12]

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Dates

May 1, 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: 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).