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From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Edward L. Albright, November 25, 1930

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1246

Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Edward L. Albright dated November 25, 1930 is more details about the sale of Albright's mother's painting and because of the economic conditions she is doubtful that she will be able to sell the painting.

Transcript

Pasadena, California November 25, 1930. Mr. Edward L. Albright, R o s e b u d , Montana. Dear Mr. Albright: Your letter of November 19th, received. I have been waiting to hear from you before proceeding to do anything with Mother’s painting. I will now see what I can do. Don’t be too hopeful for the amount you are asking for the picture not but what it is worth it but just now people don’t seem to be buying much of that sort of thing. Personally, I haven’t sold a picture for months but I will do the best I can for you and will let you know as soon as I hear from my client. It will be necessary to photograph the picture and send the photograph rather than have the original chasing across the country. I don’t think you could hear from me in less than six weeks’ time and then I am not sure what the verdict will be. Sincerely,

[Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-10-03]

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Dates

  • November 25, 1930

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 1 extent_missing

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).

Previous Number

C.3.339 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository

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