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From Grand Central Gallery to Nancy C. Russell, July 11, 1930

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.2042

Description

From Grand Central, Gertrude Cummings, July 11, 1930, another request to repair bronze.

Transcript

July 11, 1930. Air Mail Mrs. C. M. Russell “Trail’s End”, 725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, Calif. Dear Mrs. Russell:- We are very sorry to trouble you again but we would appreciate hearing from you in regard to having the piece “Where the Best of Riders Quit” re- paired. Referring to our letters of June 2nd and 23rd, you will note that we reported that this piece had been received from you in a damaged condition. One leg of the horse is cracked. We do not want to have the piece repaired without your authorization as we do not know whether or not you had the piece insured in transit. We Shall appreciate your giving us this permission; also advising us which Foundry you wish to do the work. This is a very popular piece and we are unable to show it to any clients until it is put in good condition and we, therefore, ask that you communi- cate with us at your early convenience. Yours truly, [signed] Gertrude R. Cummings Gertrude R. Cummings, Office Manager. GRC: RMM

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-05-30]

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Dates

  • July 11, 1930

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

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.5.1e (Colorado Springs number)

Repository Details

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

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