From Nancy C. Russell to John Mead, January 20, 1928

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2294

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Description

From Nancy C. Russell, January 20, 1928, watercolors range in price from $500 and up, and oils from $1000 and up.

Transcript

Trail’s End 725 Michigan Blvd. Pasadena, California January 20, 1928 Mr. John Mead Fairdale, North Dakota Dear Mr. Mead: Your letter of inquiry dated January 7th received. It is always gratifying to hear of the people that are so interested in Mr. Russell’s work and have been in the country long enough to appreciate the historical value of his canvasses. I have a number of original pictures. some water colors and some oils. I have no reproductions. If you are interested in an original, if you will give me some idea of the kind of thing you want possibly I could submit something to you. the water colors range in price from $500. up – oils $1000. up. I will be glad to hear further from you. Yours very truly, MG

[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-10-25]

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Dates

January 20, 1928

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).