From Vesta Robbins to Nancy C. Russell, May 31
Description
Handwritten, from Vesta Robbins, Belt, Montana, May 31, asks for Nancy C. Russell's help in placing Charles M. Russell's statue in Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Nancy C Russell 725 Michigan Blvd. Pasadena Calif. Dear Mrs. Russell: All the help that we can get will be none too much when it comes to placing the Russell statue in the Nat. Hall of Fame. Won’t you advise me freely? I am receiving suggestions accompanied by applications but I do so want thoughts that are sincere. That Montana is to be represented in that hall of art means much but when our state is represented by an artist – well, that representation must be the best, that’s all. Believe me when I say that I am very earnest in my desire to serve my state and also do justice to the memory of a man who looked about him + from the things most people passed by, created a monument to civilization. That you had a part in that I know and I ask you to aid us, if you will, in carrying out the work ahead of us. Very sincerely, Vesta O. Robbins Belt, Mont. May 31st P.S. – I wish I might see you. We’ll you visit Great Falls? V.O.R.
[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-05-07]
Dates
- May 31
Creator
- Robbins, Vesta (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 1 extent_missing
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).
Previous Number
C.4.477 (Colorado Springs number)
Creator
- Robbins, Vesta (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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