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From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Ernest E. Quantrell, October 15, 1929

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1259

Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Ernest E. Quantrell dated October 15, 1929 about getting some Indian stuff for the Quantrell's cabin room and thanks for writing Charlie Beil.

Transcript

October 15, 1929. Mr. Ernest E. Quantrelle, 15 Broad Street, New York City. Dear Mr. Quantrelle: Your letter of October 8th was received. I’m awfully sorry that I’ve found nothing which will help you one speck, in your lovely cabin-room. I appreciate your letter to Charlie Beil and have taken the liberty of writing Mr. John E. Lewis of Columbia Falls, Montana, about sending you some Indian things. He has the best lot of things that are truly historical of anyone I know and I’m not sure that Beil would think about asking him about suitable things for you. If you wish to write to him, telling him that I suggested sending you some things on approval, it might be that you would get just what you want and I know he is a fine man to deal with. He is sending part of his collection to Judge Simpson in Philadelphia for the Western atmosphere to go with a collection of paintings of the West that is to be given to their museum. I’m sure your new home is going to be very lovely and when I’m in New York, I would enjoy very much the privilege of going out to see it, especially your Western room. Trusting you will be able to get some real treasures from Mr. Lewis, I am Sincerely, NCR:ED

[Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-10-04]

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Dates

  • October 15, 1929

Creator

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

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.3.352 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

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

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