From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Jerry W. Church, October 20, 1928

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1242

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy to Mr. Jerry W. Church dated October 20, 1928 thanking Church for the news clipping from the Leader concerning the progress on beautifying the memorial and that she is leaving for New York to work on the Book of Letters as well as having an exhibit which she hopes will cover her expenses.

Transcript

October 20, 1928. Mr. I.W. Church, Ford Bldg., Great Falls, Mont. Dear Jerry: Thank you very much for the clipping from the Leader. I am always interested and happy that you are going to keep me informed about the progress of beautifying the little memorial. I am leaving for New York tonight to work on the Book of Letters and am having an exhibition that I hope will make my expenses while East. Kindest regards to you and yours. Sincerely, NCR:ED

[Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-10-02]

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Dates

October 20, 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).