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From Grand Central Gallery to Nancy C. Russell, November 8, 1934

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.2098

Description

From Grand Central Gallery, November 8, 1934, order of "Will Rogers" bronze, "Enemy Tracks" has sold.

Transcript

November 8, 1934 AIR MAIL Mrs. Charles M. Russell, “Trail’s End”, 725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, Cal. Dear Mrs. Russell:- Thank you for your wire of November 6th. Kindly send us at once one copy of the “Will Rogers” bronze. I am pleased to advise you that we have just sold “Enemy’s Tracks”. Do drop me a line and let me know how you are getting along and whether you can send us some more of the bronzes. Sincerely, [signed] Erwin S. Barrie Manager. ESB:RMM

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-06-22]

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Dates

  • November 8, 1934

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.5.3aw (Colorado Springs number)

Repository Details

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

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