From Nancy C. Russell to Malcolm MacKay, September 24, 1912

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2230

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Description

From Nancy C. Russell, September 24, 1912, she will send a sketch to MacKay.

Transcript

Sept. 24,1912. Mr. Malcolm S. MacKay 55 Wall Street New York My dear Mr. Mackay: I am inclosing[sic] a very rough idea of working a herd. It many convey to you some notion of the composition by Chas. creates as he goes so would probably change things around to better advantage when actually working on a the picture. You want oil 3 by 5 ft don’t you? Chas. will start to work as soon as he hears from you. Kindest regard to Mrs. Mackay and yourself from the Russells

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

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Dates

September 24, 1912

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: 8 1/2 × 5 3/4 in. (21.6 × 14.6 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).