From Nancy C. Russell to W.J. Byrnes and Co., October 10, 1933

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2341

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Description

From Nancy C. Russell, October 10, 1933, where is the refund for the shipment of "A Bronc to Breakfast"?

Transcript

725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, California. October 10, 1933. W. J. Byrnes & Co., 229 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California. Gentlemen: On June 9th, 1933, I paid express charges amounting to $58.07 on an oil painting from Canada in which a deposit of $10.00 was in- cluded in lieu of a Consular Invoice. When the picture arrived, the papers at the express office (American Railway Express) showed that the invoice had been paid by the shipper, the Gainsborough Art Store, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and your repre- sentative advised me the $10.00 I paid would be refunded. To date I have not received this refund. Will you kindly look into this matter and advise. Verytruly [sic] yours,

[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-11-08]

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Dates

October 10, 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).