From Nancy C. Russell to W. St. J. Miller, May 22, 1933

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Identifier: TU2009.39.2307

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Description

From Nancy C. Russell, May 22, 1933, to Mr. Miller at Gainsborough Art Studio, "A Bronc to Breakfast" for $5000, what is her commission to be?

Transcript

725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, California May 22nd, 1933 Mr. W. St. J. Miller, The Gainsborough Art Studio, 703 Second Street, West, Calgary, Alberta, C a n a d a. Dear Sir: Your letter of May 15th, received with a photograph of “A Bronc to Breakfast” enclosed. I will take the matter up with my client, meanwhile I should like to know what my commission will be if it is to come out of the $5,000.00 as I understand from your letter $5,000.00 is the gross amount and I know you have to have a commission. The prices of the Campbell pictures are too high for me to even suggest that I might be able to dispose of them. Thank you for the information regarding these pictures. By the time I hear from you regarding the commission, I shall have heard from my client and will be able to let you know his decision. It is very possible he will not be interested at all at this time. Thank you for the information. Sincerely,

[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-10-31]

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Dates

May 22, 1933

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).