From M.G. Goodell to Will Rogers, October 2, 1929
Description
Handwritten, small card from M.G. Goodell to Mr. Will Rogers, October 2, 1929, she is sending a picture Charles M. Russell drew at fifteen years old.
[handwritten] Hobson Mont. Oct 2nd/29 Mr. Will Rogers, Dear Sir. I am sending you a description of a valuable picture which Charley Russell drew when a boy of 15 years old. he[sic] was [over] in the mountains and it was painted on an ordinary wide and heavy board, as artists materials were not easy to get. so[sic] he improvised it the best he could. Sincerely, [singed] Mrs M. G. Goodell Hobson Mont.
[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-11-10]
P> Mr. Will Rogers,
Dates
- October 2, 1929
Creator
- Goodell, M. G. (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: 3 1/4 × 5 3/16 in. (8.3 × 13.1 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.5.122a (Colorado Springs number)
Creator
- Goodell, M. G. (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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