From Grand Central Gallery to Nancy C. Russell, March 17, 1937
Description
From Grand Central Gallery, March 17, 1936, asks for contribution of a bronze for Founder's Show at $175.00.
March 17th, 1936^7^ Mrs. Charles M. Russell, Trail’s End 725 Michigan Blvd. Pasadena, California Dear Mrs. Russell: I am buying paintings and bronzes for the 1937 Founder’s Show drawing and am anxious to have a piece that will represent Mr. Russell at his best and one which all of our lay members will be anxious to ac- quire. This will be beneficial for you and us. Practically all of the artists are giving us important works. We pay them all the same price, that is $175. Of course, as you know, the work will be reproduced in our Year Book which will be sent all over the country. May we have Mr. Russell’s bronze en- titled “Bucker and Buckaroo”? If so, we will send you check at once for $175. Thanking you for an early reply, I am Yours sincerely, [signed] Erwin S. Barrie Manager. ESB:K
[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-06-13]
Dates
- March 17, 1937
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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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.5.3aaq (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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