From Malcolm MacKay to Charles M. Russell, March 26, 1925

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2237

Staff Only

Description

Handwritten, from Malcolm MacKay, March 26, 1925, approved of sketches sent, looking forward to visiting.

Transcript

[handwritten] March 26th My Dear Charley___ The sketches came through In good shape and I like them fine. I suppose by this Time you’ve got all over dodging automobiles And the wear and tear of the Big City and The calm of the big open spaces once more [illegible] within____ We are looking forward to the pleasure of seeing you all soon again at the 41 Raus[illegible]e____ Sincerely Malcolm S. MacKay

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

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Dates

March 26, 1925

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).