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From Grand Central Gallery to Nancy C. Russell, October 19, 1936

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.2114

Description

From Grand Central Gallery, October 19, 1936, clients purchased "The Buffalo Runner" for $200 from another dealer; Grand Central sells this bronze for $1,000.

Transcript

October 19, 1936 Mrs. Charles M. Russell, Trail’s End, 725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, Calif. Dear Mrs. Russell:- One of our clients has just told us that he purchased a Russell bronze with the imprint of the Romand Bronze Co. on it for $200. This is the bronze entitled “The Buffalo Runner” which we sell for $1000. Do you know about any such bronzes. Yours truly, [signed] Erwin S. Barrie Manager. ESB: RMM

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-06-13]

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Dates

  • October 19, 1936

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.5.3aam (Colorado Springs number)

Repository Details

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

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