From Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. C.F. Kelley, July 25, 1929

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2202

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Description

From Nancy C. Russell, July 25, 1929, requests Mrs. Kelley's opinion on "The Phantom of Kootenai Lodge".

Transcript

July 25, 1929. Mrs. C.F. Kelly, Big Fork, Montana. Dear Mrs. Kelly, You know I have not had an opportunity to see Mr. Kelly and get any further opinion on the decoration “The Phantom of Kootenai Lodge,” and when the canvas was delivered you both ex- pressed you pleasure in having it just as Charlie left it, in that weird, beautiful unfinished state. You were kind to loan it to me for Charley’s exhibition in New York last fall where it was talked of and admired a lot. While east I was to have seen Mr. Kelly, but he was out of town. I went to Boston, from where I was called home, and did not get back to New York as planned. I shall be happy to see you and Mr. Kelly some time this summer. Sincerely, NCR S

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-08-20]

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Dates

July 25, 1929

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).