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From E.S. Barrie to Nancy C. Russell, February 24, 1927

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.1887

Description

From E.S. Barrie, February 24, 1927, inquires about her permanent address and about the bronze "Where the Best of Riders Quit".

Transcript

February 24, 1927 Mrs. Charles M. Russell 701 Michigan Blvd. Pasadena, Calif. Dear Mrs. Russell- Thank you for your good letter of February 19th, and we would like to know first whether your Pasadena address is to be your permanent one, or whether we should continue to address you at Great Falls, Montana. We have written you several times asking that you send us at once another copy of the bronze entitled “Where the Best of Riders Quit”. We must deliver this to our client at once, and will appreciate your advising us when we may expect it. I will write you under separate cover regarding a memorial exhibition. With kindest wishes, I am Very truly yours, [signed] Erwin S. Barrie Manager ESB/MT [over] [handwritten] Captain [illegible] Pacific Beach

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

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Dates

  • February 24, 1927

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: 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.4.491 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

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

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