From Nancy C. Russell to H.M. Clark, March 5, 1934

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2173

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Description

From Nancy C. Russell, March 5, 1934, photos sent of two unidentified pictures.

Transcript

March 5th, 1934. Mr. H.M. Clark, The Paddocks, Rottingdean, Sussex, England. My dear Mr. Clark: Your letter of February 19th received. You are right about seeing an exhibition of Mr. Russell’s work in London in 1914 at Dore Gallery on Bond Street. So far as I know, there are none of Mr. Russell’s original works for sale in England, in fact there are very few to he had any where. Occasionally, I hear about a painting by Mr. Russell that is for sale and I am sending two photographs, under separate cover, which might possibly interest you. I regret so far as I know, there are no Northwest Mounted Police pictures to be had but the Indian pictures are of the Bloods which is a branch of the Blackfeet tribe living in Canada as well as in Montana. I am glad you have seen an exhibition of Mr. Russell’s originals so that you know the coloring which is very hard to imagine from a photograph. I hope I shall have the pleasure of serving you. Very truly yours,

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-08-07]

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Dates

March 5, 1934

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).