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From Helen MacKay to Nancy C. Russell, March 6, 1927

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.1856.1-3

Description

Handwritten, from Helen MacKay, Hot Springs, Virginia, March 6, 1927, talks of vacation in Hot Springs.

Transcript

[1] Nancy Dear. Here [illegible] and I are for a week or two for rest and vacation. He had scarlet fever in January and now is splendidly well but needs a bit more color in his face. These Alleghany Mountains are very lovely and in a month from now will be filled with blooming [2] laurel and rhodedrons[sic]. Wish you and Jack were here to ride with us – It’s really lonely. We think of you often – and speak of you many times. Seltzer came out ^to^ the house once about a month ago to see Malc’s collection and we enjoyed meeting him and having him talk of Charley. Will you come to the ranch this summer with Jack? We want you very [3] much – please come Our little girl grows so fast and so sweet and is such a comfort to us. She has many cute ways and winds us all around her little finger. This is a poor note, Nancy dear, but just wanted to chat with you and send you our love. It requires no answer. [4] With much love for you and Jack. Helen.

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-05-02]

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Dates

  • March 6, 1927

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 TulsaPaperPaper

Provenance

Britzman Collection

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 7 3/4 × 5 3/4 in. (19.7 × 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).

Previous Number

C.4.462 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

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

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