From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. George D. Sack, June 8, 1928

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1215

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. George Sack dated June 8, 1928 about some little photographs of bronzes that were wonderful; 'Roping Fresh Mounts' was painted in the late winter of 1916 and spring of 1917 and says it would be wonderful if Toody does develop into a sculptress.

Transcript

June 8, 1 9 2 8 Mr. Geo. D. Sack, Weymouth North, Nova Scotia. Dear Mr. Sack: The little photographs of the bronze received and they are just wonderful. I know how happy the Librarian in Great Falls will be to have a copy of your lovely book. I think I can get plates from the small cuts. Will see the plate-maker about it anyway. They certainly are fire; I want to say it again! Regarding the meeting that you attend- ed, I’m so glad that you had a visitation with Charley if it gave you the impression that you gave me, and as for the sickness that Charley spoke of, I have only had a slight cold this winter but Jack had a very hard one and was in the hospital for a time and we were all very much worried about him so Charley must have meant that and “Roping Fresh Mounts” was painted in the late winter of 1916 and Spring of 1917. It will be a wonderful thing if Toody does develop into a sculptress and if it is possible for Charley to help her, I’m sure he’ll do so. I’m looking forward to your visit this summer when you can tell me in detail all the things that impressed you so much. I’ll be leaving for Montana the last of next week and Belton will be my postoffice [sic] and railroad ad- dress. Jack joins me in best love to Toody and you all. Sincerely, NCR: ED

[Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-09-13]

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Dates

June 8, 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).