From Sharp to Nancy C. Russell, March 3, 1927
Description
Handwritten, from Sharp, March 3, 1927, reference to "Old Marrow Bones" and "Mormon Jack", friendly letter.
[handwritten] 1481 – Carson St. Pasadena Mch.[sic] 3rd 1927- Dear Mrs. Russell:- it was so perfectly lovely of you to be so enthusiastic and sincere over the portraits. Your knowledge of art and the Indians, and their confidence in your judgment did the thing. Their to see your generous and unselfish sprit shown so simply and openly was a pleasure beyond words. Charley Russell would have done that same thing! Anything I have is yours!! For many years I have felt these remaining heads (the cream of all my work up there) would reach the right man, sometime, and now I am satisfied. Mrs. Sharp and I have talked So. American and So. Africa for several years, and I told her if I sold these heads we would go, so you see the pleasure will be long drawn out. We will see you before going into Taos. I feel sure I have another head of old “Marrow Bones” & Mormon Jack – sure as I can get to Taos - [signed]J.H. Sharp
[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-10-12]
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Dates
- March 3, 1927
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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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.5.39a (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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