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From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Miller, June 12, 1933

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Identifier: TU2009.39.2338

Description

From Nancy C. Russell, June 12, 1933, sent "Bronc to Breakfast" off to New York, will try to get commission from buyer.

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725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, California U. S. A. Mr. W. St. J. Miller 703 Second Street West, Calgary, Alberta, C a n a d a . Dear Mr. Miller: I was able to clear the picture “A Bronc to Breakfast” and get it off to New York today. It was delayed here too over the week-end by a government holiday and the customs were closed. The picture was beautifully packed and in fine condi- tion when we sent it on its way. I don’t think there is a chance that it will be returned to Canada from our prospective buyer. He is bound to love the pic- ture and I shall try to get my commission from him. I will tell you later about that. It is possible he will object to paying the charges as you did not accept his offer. I will let you know just as soon as I hear from him. I am hoping the sale will go through and that all con- cerned will be happy over the outcome. When I saw the picture, it all came to my mind so clearly when Mr. George Lane bought it. I had it framed and ready when he came down to Great Falls to Mr. Russell’s studio. You may know the picture was painted especially for him but you do not know what pleasure I had in selling it to him. He was one of Mr. Russell’s and my very good friend. I know Mrs. Lane quite well but am not well acquainted with Mr. Ernest Lane and now again another good friend and client of mine is to have the joy of owning that picture. That is one of the pleasant things of life. You will be hearing from again very shortly. Sincerely,

[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-11-07]

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Dates

  • June 12, 1933

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

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.5.93 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

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

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