From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Edward L. Albright, January 12, 1931

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1247

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Edward L. Albright dated January 12, 1931 stating that she has not had any luck in selling the painting and she would like to know if Albright would like the painting to be sent to a downtown gallery to be sold or not.

Transcript

Pasadena, California January 12, 1931. Mr. Edward L. Albright, B e l t , Montana. Dear Mr. Albright: Your letter of January 7th received. I am glad to have your new address and am sorry to tell you that so far I have found no one who is interested in your picture. Do you wish me to continue to keep it here or shall I return it to you at Belt? You did not tell me your lowest price on the canvas. If I put it in the art gallery down town, they will charge you twenty-five or thirty percent commission on what it sells for so I must have your selling price and whether the commission is to come out of that or be added before I can do anything further. Sincerely yours,

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

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Dates

January 12, 1931

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).