From Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. Fairbanks, May 4, 1925

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2250

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Description

From Nancy C. Russell, May 4, 1925, wants to show Mrs. Fairbanks six new watercolors.

Transcript

May 4 1925 Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks Beverly Hills, California. Dear Mrs. Fairbanks : Knowing how much you and your husband like Charlie’s work, I thought possibly, you and he would enjoy seeing six new water colors which I am bringing to Los Angeles to be framed for a summer exhibition up here in Glacier Park. I will be at the Biltmore Hotel about one week, arriving there Thursday, May 7th. If you would like to see these pic- tures, drop me a card or message and I will be very happy to hop into a car and come out to your studio with them. You are not ex- pected to buy these things. Chas, is not coming down with me this time so I just want to show some of my husband’s new work to you because you folks like him and savvy what he is doing. Sincerely,

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

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Dates

May 4, 1925

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: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 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).