From Malcolm MacKay to Nancy C. Russell, October 18, 1912

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2233

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Description

Handwritten, from Malcolm MacKay, October 18, 1912, price is okay, go ahead with picture.

Transcript

[handwritten] Oct 18 – 12 My dear Mrs. Russell__ As there is but one C.M. Russell in the world, why I suppose what he says must go, but I really did not figure on going so high, but then I know there is a world of work to it, and as I want it real bad I must stretch a point and tell you to go ahead__ I did_ So tell him to get out his oil’s and fly at it, I know that it will be a dandy and I am going to leave all the details of it to Chas. I just want a frame similar to the one on “Jerked Down” not necessarily just like it ___ Our kind regards to you both [underlined with swiggle]Malcolm S.

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

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Dates

October 18, 1912

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: 10 1/2 × 8 1/4 in. (26.7 × 21 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).