From Grand Central Gallery to Nancy C. Russell, June 21, 1932
Description
From Grand Central Gallery, June 21, 1932, called Douthitt Gallery which has clients for those three pieces not yet received.
June 21, 1932. Mrs. Charles M. Russell, “Trail’s End”, 725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, Calif. Dear Mrs. Russell: Thank you for your letter of June 16th. We phoned the Douthitt Galleries about the three bronzes they did not send to us – “The Snake Priest”, “The Last Laugh”, and “Buffalo Dancers” - >[handwritten] Runner> and they explained that they had clients inter- ested in these pieces and I suggested that they write to you about it so that you would under- stand why they were not sent to us. Very truly yours, [signed] Gertrude R. Cummings Gertrude R. Cummings, Office Manager. C:H
[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-06-21]
Dates
- June 21, 1932
Language of Materials
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.5.3ah (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
918-631-6403