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From The Osborne Company to C.M. Schaudies, August 15, 1931

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.2270

Description

From Osborne Company, August 15, 1931, request for release of copyright with Lewis and Clark.

Transcript

August 15, 1931. Mr. C. M. Schandies Curator of C.M. Russell Memorial Great Falls, Montana. Dear Mr. Schandies: Referring further to the painting of Lewis and Clark we are still somewhat uncertain about it. In the first place, we are wondering about the title to the copyright of this picture which we note is marked "Copyright by Charles M, Russell”. In the event of your selling the reproduction rights, would it be possible to get Mrs. Russell's personal signature to a conveyance because I believe she is the sole heir and executrix and it would seem to us to be much safer to have her signature and also her statement that it had not previously been published or sold for publication. If we can get her release of the copyright, we would be glad to consider it further. Sincerely yours, The Osborne Company By [signed] [Thomas?] [Mhaus?] TG85

[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-10-19]

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Dates

  • August 15, 1931

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.5.43c (Colorado Springs number)

Repository Details

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

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