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From Grand Central Gallery to Nancy C. Russell, March 24, 1931

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.2065

Description

From Grand Central Gallery, E.S. Barrie, March 24, 1931, request for "The Twister" at $400.00 for the Founder's Exhibition.

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March 24, 1931. Mrs. Charles M. Russell, “Trail’s End”, 725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, Calif- Dear Mrs. Russell: I am now starting to purchase the paintings and bronzes that we need to make up the complete list for our 1931 Founders Exhi- bition. In order to keep our Lay Members as subscribers it is necessary, or course, to have exceptionally fine works of art, and we must have our lay membership subscriptions in order to meet our running expenses. We would like very much to have the bronze entitled “The Twister” and if you are willing to let us have it for $400., we will send you our check immediately and shall consider that you have greatly helped the Galleries. With kindest wishes, Yours truly, [signed] Erwin S. Barrie Manager. C:H

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-06-26]

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Dates

  • March 24, 1931

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: 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.5.3p (Colorado Springs number)

Repository Details

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

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