From John Mead to Nancy C. Russell, January 7, 1928
Description
From John Mead, January 7, 1928, would like to purchase a Charles M. Russell canvas.
Fairdale, No. Dak. Jan, 7th, 1928. Mrs.Charles.M.Russell. Great.Falls.Mont. Dear Madam: Have you any of the late Mr Russells[sic] canvases for sale? If not I would like to purchase some pen and ink sketches. In regard to the canaves[sic] I am willing to pay a high price in securing a work from the brush of Mr[sic] Russell. I have in my possession a great number of reproductions of your husbands paintings. I have gathered practically all the prints from 1901 to1912.[sic] This kind of Art is second nature to me, having spent ten years among the Blood Indians of southern Alberta.The old range days have disappeared, but thank God there is one man that has recorded the way of the Plain’s people. I did not know Mr[sic] russell personaly[sic], but I was interduced[sic] to him the time of the Stampede in Calgary, Alta.1914. Please let me know regarding this matter at the earliest possible date. I am, Very truly yours, [signed] John Mead
[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-10-21]
FONT>
Dates
- January 7, 1928
Creator
- Mead, John (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
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: 9 × 6 in. (22.9 × 15.2 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.5.54 (Colorado Springs number)
Creator
- Mead, John (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
918-631-6403