From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Erwin S. Barrie, February 16, 1928

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1206

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Barrie dated February 16, 1928 thanking Barrie for the reproduction of Charles M. Russell's work and that she was happy to see Mr. Clark in Los Angeles.

Transcript

February 16th, 1928. Mr. Erwin S. Barrie, Grand Central Galleries, 15 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York City. Dear Mr. Barrie: Thank you for sending the reproductions of Charley’s pictures. I feel sure that kind of publicity is bound to do everybody concerned with the Russell work some good. I was very happy to see Mr. Clark in Los Angeles and to show him my little studio. With kindest regards to all my friends at the Gallery, Sincerely, NCR--RSP

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

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Dates

February 16, 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: 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).