Skip to main content

From W.B. Campbell's Bank to Charles M. Russell, December 21, 1917

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.2189

Description

From The Canadian Bank of Commerce, used by Campbell, stating the first payment of $400 has been paid for the painting by Charles M. Russell, December 21, 1917.

Transcript

C.M. Russell Esq., Great Falls, Montana, 548 Gleichen, Alta, Dec. 21st, [191]7 U.S.A. At the request of Mr. W.B. Campbell, we enclose our draft on New York for $400. We shall be glad if you will acknowledge receipt direct to Mr. Campbell at 1115, 8th Avenue West, Calgary. [signed illegible] Pro-Manager MM/CMY Enclosure

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

Transcript (HTML)

SPAN>

Dates

  • December 21, 1917

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: 5 1/4 × 8 in. (13.3 × 20.3 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.5.21e (Colorado Springs number)

Repository Details

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

Contact:

918-631-6403