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From W.B. Campbell to Charles M. or Nancy C. Russell, January 23, 1914

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.2177

Description

Handwritten, from Campbell, January 23, 1914, "Indian Burial" $1200.

Transcript

Jan 23rd 1914. Gleichew.P.O. Dear Russell. In regards to the Indian Burial painting Does $1200 include Copyright. It looks like an awful lot of money these hard times.. ? Whatever price I don’t intend to pay cash. Am willing to pay in two or three installments with interest. I dont want to promise & not make good. Please let me know on copyright. What will copyright & all cost if not included. When will this be painted would like to have some idea when. Probably will be in Great Falls in February. Happy to hear from you I remain [illegible] [signed] N.B. Campbell

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-08-10]

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Dates

  • January 23, 1914

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

Credit Line

Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa

Provenance

Britzman Collection

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 8 1/4 × 5 1/4 in. (21 × 13.3 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.5.19a (Colorado Springs number)

Repository Details

Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository

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