From Charles M. Russell and Nancy C. Russell to the MacKays, January 21, 1913

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.1271.1-2

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Description

Handwritten letter from Nancy C. Russell to the MacKays dated January 21, 1913; a personal message about the trail and will inform as to when the painting is shipped.

Transcript

Great Falls, Jan 21 -1913 Mont Chas will brand art tomorrow and will turn the Lazy [brand symbol] over to you and you can throw them on to the ^[brand symbol]^ Tenefly range [illegible] the herd will not be to trail worn when they reach you. through it’s a long hard trail to cover and some of them may go tender but they by the time They are range broke to the Palisade hills ^I hope^ they wil be all ^Bueno^ waino If we cut your trail this winter or sight the smoke of your camp we will sure ride in – We have the frame and will let you know the day we ship the picture Kindest regards to the Macky family from the Russells

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

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Dates

January 21, 1913

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: 8 1/4 × 5 3/4 in. (21 × 14.6 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).