From Grand Central Gallery to Nancy C. Russell, June 23, 1930
Description
From Grand Central Gallery, Gertrude Cummings, June 23, 1930, request to repair damaged bronze.
June 23, 1930 Mrs. C. M. Russell “Trail’s End”, 725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, Calif. Dear Mrs. Russell: We shall appreciate your authorizing us to have “Where the Best of Riders Quit” repaired. This is a very popular piece and we are unable to show it to any clients until it is repaired. We reported this dam- age to you in our letter of June second and we will therefore appreciate your prompt reply. Very truly yours, [signed] Gertrude R. Cummings Gertrude R. Cummings, Office Manager. C:H
[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-05-30]
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Dates
- June 23, 1930
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: 10 1/2 × 7 1/4 in. (26.7 × 18.4 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.5.1d (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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