From Mr. Miller to Nancy C. Russell, July 19, 1933
Description
From Mr. Miller, Gainsborough Art Studio to Nancy C. Russell, sends $100.00 for service, re: sale of "A Bronc to Breakfast", July 19, 1933.
July 19th.1933. Mrs.Chas.M.Russell, Bull Head Lodge, Belton, Mont. Dear Mrs. Russell; At last I am forwarding the draft for $100.00 in U.S. funds in return for your valuable services in helping to dispose of the oil picture “Bronk[sic] to Break- fast”. My client was as pleased as I was ^the^ at/way you handled the transaction, and the generous way you treated us re commission. Now that everything is fixed up I wish to again thank you very much. There may be future opportunities when I would like to get in touch with you for a similar purpose, and I trust you would not mind. Yours very truly, [signed] W.J. Miller [handwritten] Draft Enclosed ($100.00)
[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-11-08]
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Dates
- July 19, 1933
Language of Materials
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.5.97 (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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