From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Erwin S. Barrie, August 9, 1928

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.1200

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Barrie dated August 9, 1928 about plans to open a small exhibition of Charles M. Russell's work on October 24 for two weeks at the Grand Central Art Galleries New York, New York.

Transcript

August 9, 1928 Mr. Erwin S. Barrie Grand Central Art Galleries 15 Vanderbilt Ave. New York, N.Y. Dear Mr. Barrie: I will plan on opening the small exhib- ition of Charlie’s work in your gallery on October 24th for the period of two weeks. Thank you for the definite date and I trust we will be successful. Sincerely,

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

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Dates

August 9, 1928

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 1/2 × 8 in. (26.7 × 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).