From Erwin S. Barrie to Nancy C. Russell, January 17, 1927

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.1886

Description

From Erwin S. Barrie, January 17, 1927, requests Nancy C. Russell send a copy of the bronze, "Where the Best of Riders Quit".

Transcript

January 17, 1927 Mrs. Charles M. Russell, Great Falls, Montana. Dear Mrs. Russell: The bronze “Where the Best of Riders Quit” was Mr. Russell’s contribution to the 1926 Founders Show, and inasmuch as we have recently sold this, we must ask that you send us another copy at once, so that it can be given to the Lay Member who chooses same. Will you kindly advise us how soon we can expect this? Very truly yours, [singed] Erwin S. Barrie ESB:S Manager.

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

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Dates

Creation: January 17, 1927

Creator

Barrie, Erwin 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.

Full 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).