From Nancy C. Russell to Malcolm MacKay, October 1912

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2234.1-2

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Description

Handwritten, from Nancy C. Russell, October 1912, Charles M. Russell will begin work on painting; sketch on reverse side.

Transcript

Malcolm S. Mackay 55 Wall Street New York My dear Mr. Mackay, Your letter of Oct 18 recived[sic], Chas will go to work on your picture at once I cant[sic] say just when he will have it finished because that depends on “luck-“ The picture will measure 3 ft x 5 ft including the frame, [illegible] dont[sic] you forgot[sic] to send the little sketch and Chas. will need it for reference – so please mail it to us. Kindest regards to you all.

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

Transcript (HTML)

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Dates

October 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: 10 7/8 × 6 3/4 in. (27.6 × 17.1 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).