From Nancy C. Russell to MacGilliway, January 29, 1929

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2153

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Description

From Nancy C. Russell, January 29, 1929, requests for prices, photographs, and information of works for sale so she can approach her client.

Transcript

January 29, 1929. Mrs. D. J. MacGilleray, 1117 First Ave. West, Spokane, Wash. Dear Mrs. MacGilleray: YYour [sic] does not in any way give me an oppor- tunity to assist you as you did not give me your prices or the price you wish to get on your pictures nor did you send me the photographs. If you will do this, I will do my best to help you. The reason I wrote as I did, it’s much better to understand before going into a business deal. I am offering to look at the photographs and I believe I could tell from those whether my client in the East would be interested or not. If you are willing to send me the photographs and give me your net price, I think I can tell you at once whether I can handle them and pay you what you ask and take a chance on making my commission form the purchaser. I hope I have not offended you and I trust you understand exactly what I’m trying to convey. I am looking forward to the photographs and will let you know by return air mail if I see them. Please give sizes and condition of the paint. Sincerely, NCR: ED air mail

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-07-18]

Transcript (HTML)

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Dates

January 29, 1929

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: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 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).