From Nancy C. Russell to Ira Kent, May 22, 1929

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.1879

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Description

From Nancy C. Russell, May 22, 1929, talks about work on Charles M. Russell's biography.

Transcript

May 22, 1929. Mr. Ira Rich Kent, Houghton-Mifflin Co., 2 Park St., Boston, Mass. Dear Mr. Kent: Your letters are always a reminder and the hope of getting real material together for the Biography is strong although the work is progressing very slowly. I appreciate your interest and every letter is more or less a shock to me because things are not going along faster. There is one little statement that you made to me I Boston that helps – you said that you did not feel it was necessary to have the material before the end of two years. So, that gives me leaway [sic]. I was so happy when I saw a whole window full of Mr. Hart’s book, “My Life East and West.” Thank you for your interest. Sincerely, NCR:ED

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-05-07]

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Dates

May 22, 1929

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: 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).