From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. E. B. Toole, November 19, 1938

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.1267

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Description

Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. E. B. Toole dated 19 November 1938 thanking for the requested check of $72 for the lease of the Sweet Grass property.

Transcript

Trail’s End 725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, California. November 19th, 1938. Mr. E. B. Toole, Diamond Willow Ranch Ferdig, Montana. Dear Mr. Toole: Mrs. Russell hopes it will be convenient for you to send her your check for $72.00 covering the lease on the Sweet Grass property to April 1, 1939. Mrs. Russell is improving slowly and if she only continues to improve she will soon be able to be up and around. She sends her best regards to you. Very truly yours, Secretary for Mrs. Russell [handwritten on an angle] 72 00 Deposited 12-1-38

[Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-10-09]

Transcript (HTML)

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Dates

November 19, 1938

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).