From Nancy C. Russell to MacGilliway, October 20, 1928

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Identifier: TU2009.39.2157

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Description

From Nancy C. Russell, October 20, 1928, will try to find a client for MacGilliway, requests selling price.

Transcript

October 20, 1928. Mrs. E. M. MacGillivray,[sic] Treasure House Antiques, 1117 First Ave. West, Spokane, Wash. Dear Mrs. MacGillivray: Your letter of October 8 was forward- ed to me from Great Falls. I would be glad to see the original oil but am not personally buying any of Mr. Russell’s pictures but am trying to sell them. I have sold a number for other people and will take this photograph East with me as I am leaving tonight with a small exhibition of paintings and bronzes to be exhibited in New York and Boston. If I find someone who is interested in the photograph, I could get in touch with you. Please advise me as soon as possible the size of your canvas and what you want for the picture. You know if I exhibit it in a gallery, I have to pay 25% of the selling price, so please think of that when quoting your price. You can reach me in care of the Grand Central Art Galleries, 15 Vanderbilt Ave., New York City. I will be there until the 8th of November. I trust that I will be able to dis- pose of your picture for you. Sincerely, NCR:ED

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

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Dates

October 20, 1928

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).