From Nancy C. Russell to William Meyers, June 4, 1928

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2364

Staff Only

Description

From Nancy C. Russell, June 4, 1928, accept six pictures in memory of an old friendship enjoyed between Meyers and Charles M. Russell.

Transcript

June 4, 1 9 2 8. Mr. William Meyers, National Soldiers Hospital, Danville, Illinois. Dear Mr. Meyers: I am writing to Great Falls to send you six prints of Charley’s pictures and trust they will reach you and that you will enjoy them. I am sorry I don’t know of any others that can bought and hope you will accept these in memory of the old friendship that you and Charley enjoyed. Sincerely, NCR: ED

[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-11-10]

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Dates

June 4, 1928

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).