From Nancy C. Russell to George Sack, January 21, 1928

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.1257

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Description

Telegram to George Sack, January 21, 1928, offers a painting of two bull buffaloes fighting, herd trailing, with pearly moonlight; offers it for $5,000 (See: C.4.538).

Transcript

SC256 65 NL=PASADENA CALIF 20 [stamped date and time] 1928 JAN 21 AM 1:42 GEORGE D SACK= 350 EAST FIFTY SEVENTH ST NEW YORK NY= A MAN BROUGHT IN FOR SALE A BEAUTIFUL OIL BY CHARLES, EIGHTEEN BY THIRTY, OF TWO BUFFALO BULLS FIGHTING. A BIG HERD TRAILING ACROSS THE PRAIRIE, LOVELY PEARLY MOON LIGHT, WONDERFUL DISTANCE LIKE THE WAGON BOSS. IT IS A FINE EXAMPLE, YOU CAN GET IT FOR FIVE THOUSAND, DO YOU WANT TO SEE IT FIRST? WILL TAKE A NOTE FOR PART IF YOU WISH. WRITING= NANCY RUSSELL.

[Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-12-16]

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Dates

January 21, 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: 6 1/2 × 8 in. (16.5 × 20.3 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).