From Nancy C. Russell to MacGilliway, October 30

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Identifier: TU2009.39.2156

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Description

Handwritten telegram from Nancy C. Russell to MacGilliway, October 30, asking MacGilliway to send a painting and Nancy C. Russell will try to sell it.

Transcript

Oct 30 [19]28 Susan E. Mac Gilleny 1117 First Ave West Spokane, Washington Regarding painting by Russell mentioned in your letter of Eighth. If you will pack and ship, by express collect to me care Budworth & Son Four Twenty Four West Fifty Second Street New York, your painting I will try to sell it for you I will be here until November Tenth wire or write ^air mail^ your net price Mrs. Chas M. Russell (Room 2023-)

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-07-24]

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Dates

October 30

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: 7 × 8 1/2 in. (17.8 × 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).