Ffrom Nancy C. Russell to Malcolm MacKay, late 19th century - early 20th century

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2229.1-2

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Description

Handwritten, from Nancy C. Russell, saying she will send a sketch.

Transcript

[handwritten] Mr. Malcolm S. MacKay 55 Wall Street New York My dear Mr. Mackay Your letter of July 16 received, Chas.[sic] has not forgotten about the picture he is to paint for you but he has been so busy with the big decoraton[sic] for the state which is now finished and in place [illegible] he has done nothin[sic] else since we came home. But now once more he can breathe so will [next] [page 2] sketch out some ideas and send them to you for approval before he starts on the canvas. We have had a very cold summer really just about ten days in June since then cold and lots of rain. I am enclosing a clipping about the state decoration done by Chas. I thought you would enjoy knowing about it. Chas joins me in sending kindest regards to you all Sincerely

[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-10-12]

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Dates

late 19th century - early 20th century

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: 10 3/4 × 7 in. (27.3 × 17.8 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).