From William Meyers to Nancy C. Russell, April 24, 1928
Description
From William Meyers, April 24, 1928, an old friend of Charles M. Russell, inquiring as to where he can find prints.
National Soldiers Hospital. Danville, Illinois April 24th, 1928. Mrs[sic] Charles M. Russell, Great Falls, Montana, Dear Mrs. Russell: May I impose upon you for a bit of information as to where I could buy a few prints of Mr. Russell's pictures? I am "bogged-down" in this daggone[sic] place, and, spring round-up is on, and Mister it's plumb lonesome. I worked with Charley one summer when he was riding for the Bear-paw Pool. I was repping for Old Berry Westfall, of Stanford Montana. Thanking you for any reply you can give me. Most Sincerely [signed] [Wm] Meyers William Meyers, General Hospital, Ward One, National Soldiers Hospital, Danville, Illinois.
[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-11-10]
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Dates
- April 24, 1928
Creator
- Meyers, William (Author, Person)
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.5.117 (Colorado Springs number)
Creator
- Meyers, William (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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