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From J.W. Phalon to Charles M. Russell, May 29, 1924

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Identifier: TU2009.39.2252

Description

From J.W. Phalon, May 29, 1924, requests permission to reproduce Lewis and Clark painting for a booklet.

Transcript

May 29, 1924. Charles M. Russell Pasadena, California. Dear Sir: - I am in receipt of the following telegram, dated today, from Mr. L. B. Woods, our Assistant General Freight and Passenger Agent, at Helena, Montana: “See Charles M. Russell, Route Two, Box 223, Pasadena and secure his written permission to take two or three photo copies of his painting Lewis and Clark and the Indians, hanging House Representatives, State Capitol, Helena, for use in fine Oriental Limited booklet we are getting out. Answer by wire quick very important. Above under Mr. Kenney’s direction.” We endeavored to reach today by telephone, or to secure your address, in order that we might get in touch with you, but we were unable to do so, therefore, we are writing you, and would appre- ciate your getting in touch with me by telephone at our expense as soon as you can do so. Mr. W. P. Kenney, our Vice-President and Director of Traffic, St. Paul, Minn., is desirous of written permission to take these photos for use in new fine booklet to be issued, and I would appreciate your letting me know soon as possible. Yours very truly, [signed] J.W. Phalon w. DISTRICT FREIGHT AND PASSGR. AGENT.

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

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Dates

  • May 29, 1924

Creator

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

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).

Previous Number

C.5.34a (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository

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