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From Irvin S. Cobb to Nancy C. Russell, March 24

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.1883

Description

Handwritten, from Irvin S. Cobb, March 24, he is willing to write a piece for an upcoming book, only first page of letter in possession.

Transcript

At Sea, March 24 My Dear Nancy Russell- After following me all over the map your most welcome letter finally caught up with me the other day as I was in the point of sailing for home. I’ll be from and [illegible]— up and delighted – to write anything you want me to write for the proposed volume. Just let me know when you want it and what you want and how much you want and the thing’s as good as done. You must know what I – what all of us- think of you and how we treasure as a [illegible]

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

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Dates

  • March 24

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 Tulsa

Provenance

Britzman Collection

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 8 1/2 × 5 1/2 in. (21.6 × 14 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.4.487 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

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

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