From Nancy C. Russell to Grand Central Gallery, September 4, 1932

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2085

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Description

From Nancy C. Russell, September 4, 1932, typewritten copy of telegram, she has two small oils, $5,000 each.

Transcript

W E S T E R N U N I O N Belton, Montana. September 4, 1932. ERWIN S. BARRIE Grand Central Art Galleries 15 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York City, New York. JUST RECEIVED YOUR LETTER REGARDING PAINTING HAVE TWO SMALL OILS GOOD WORK AT FIVE THOUSAND EACH THEY ARE IN THE BANK VAULT UNTIL I RETURN TO PASADENA IN SEPTEMBER SORRY I CAN’T TELL YOU OF ANY OTHER RECENT WORK FOR SALE Signed) Nancy C. Russell.

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

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Dates

September 4, 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 3/4 × 8 1/2 in. (14.6 × 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).