From Malcolm MacKay to Nancy C. Russell, March 9, 1932

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Identifier: TU2009.39.1868.1-2

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Description

Handwritten, from Malcolm MacKay, March 9, 1932, New York; sends clipping written by Rob Davis (no longer attached), and mentions "Calf Roundup" by Charles M. Russell.

Transcript

[1] March 9th 32 My dear Nancy- I am enclosing a clipping written by Rob Davis which I thought you might enjoy – I wrote a note to you and gave it to Fred Barton to send in with a letter be wanted to write to you regarding reproducing and selling copies of Charley Picture “The Calf Round Up” Is Barton a man one could depend on – he’s such a big talker I’m a little doubtful – I think things are getting better but I think its going to be a long hull – but I think people are going to live straighter and think straighter and therefor[sic] I think the business [2] of the country will stay in a balanced condition for a longer period – Stock prices will go up and down but I think the trend will be upward – Let me know how everything is going – regards to Jack and Ted. As allways[sic] your friend Malcolm S. Mackay

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-05-04]

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Dates

March 9, 1932

Creator

Mackay, Malcolm S. (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: 10 1/2 × 8 1/4 in. (26.7 × 21 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).