From Grand Central Gallery to Nancy C. Russell, November 15, 1939
Description
From Grand Central Gallery, November 15, 1939, met Mr. Carr, will continue working on museum project.
November 15, 1939. Mrs. Charles M. Russell, “Trail’s End”, 725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, Calif. Dear Mrs. Russell: Mr. Harry Carr called at my office yesterday and we had a long talk with him. Frankly, I liked him very much and I feel confident that he is a man that we could do business with as I know that he is both a straight shooter and a man with a broad vision. I have intrusted[sic] Mr. Carrr with the name of our client and told him all about our hopes which I am sure he will relay to you. I think we have about the only client in the United States who is really interested in establishing a fine museum for cowboy and indian[sic] art and we are going to do everything we can to impress him with the idea that his museum will not be at all representative unless it has the complete collection of Charlie’s paintings and bronzes. I was so sorry to learn that you had been so ill and I hope that this letter finds you greatly improved. With all kindest wishes, Yours truly, [signed] Erwin S. Barrie Manager. ESB: RMM
[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-06-07]
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Dates
- November 15, 1939
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.5.3aaad (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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