From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. MacKay, February 10, 1913

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.1272.1-2

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Description

Handwritten letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. MacKay dated February 10, 1913 thanks for the $1,800 check and suggests MacKay refrain from placing glass on the picture.

Transcript

Feb 10, 1913 My dear Mr. Mackay Your letter of the 6th received Thank you for the Check $1800 Chas & I are both so pleased to think you like your picture. He took such an interest in it knowing you would savy the lay-out- a number of old cow-men saw the painting while Chas was working on it and it sure brought up old times to them as long as the painting is in your house I don’t think I would have a glass on it a glass is truly to protect it and in a house that in not necessary- We are very happy to know you like the Kindest regards to Mrs. Mackay and yourself- Sincerely ^Mrs^ C M Russell

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

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Dates

February 10, 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 7/8 in. (21 × 14.9 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).