From Malcolm MacKay to Nancy C. Russell, July 16

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2228.1-2

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Description

Handwritten, from MacKay, July 16, request for sketch of painting to be done.

Transcript

[written in pencil] C.5.31e [written in pencil] [typed] MACKAY & CO. BANKERS 55 WALL STREET. [typed] [typed] NEW YORK, [typed] [handwritten] July 16 - [handwritten] My dear Mrs Russell - Not having heard a word from Charlie I thought per haps he might have forgotten about that picture he was going to paint for me - he said he would send me a sketch so as to give me a little idea how it would look - Just tell him not to forget, and send me a little skitch so as I can make any suggestions that I might think of - Hope you all have

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[written in pencil]

Dates

July 16

Creator

Mackay, Malcolm S. (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: 8 1/4 × 5 1/2 in. (21 × 14 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).