From Nancy C. Russell to Grand Central Gallery, January 13, 1932

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2076

Staff Only

Description

From Nancy C. Russell, January 13, 1932, negotiation for sale of "Will Rogers" bronze.

Transcript

Pasadena, California. January 13, 1932. Grand Central Galleries 15 Vanderbilt Avenue New York City New York IF THE GALLERY WILL CUT ITS COMMISSION FIVE PERCENT I WILL CUT MY PRICE TWENTY AND WILL ACCEPT FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS CASH LESS YOUR TWENTY PERCENT FOR THE BRONZE WILL ROGERS NANCY C RUSSELL Western Union Day letter Paid

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-06-07]

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Dates

January 13, 1932

Creator

Russell, Nancy C. (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.

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: 5 1/2 × 8 1/2 in. (14 × 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).