From Nancy C. Russell to Philip G. Cole, March 31, 1925

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Identifier: TU2009.39.2394

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Description

From Nancy C. Russell, March 31, 1925, Charles M. Russell will begin Mt. Helena and Last Chance Gulch painting according to your suggestions.

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March 31 1925 Dr. Philip G. Cole, 8 Markwood Road, Forest Hills Gardens, Long Island, New York. Dear Dr. Cole: Your letter of March 24th received. I am enclosing the descriptions for the Russell things you purchased last January. I trust they are what you want. At least they will give you a record of Mr. Russell’s idea. We have had these things ready for some time but just delayed sending them. Charlie will see what he can do about the “Buffalo Hunt” description. Mr. Russell has also started planning on the mining picture for you. We will be going up to Helena in a few days and get the background from the gulch toward Mount Helena, as I remembered that was what you wanted, and Chas. to do as he pleased with the foreground, using the very early miners with gold pans. Charlie is going to enjoy doing this for you and that will mean good painting too. We were sorry not to see your family and be in your home this winter but we hope when we are East again you will all be well, then we will be happy to call. Charlie joins in kindest regards, Sincerely,

[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-12-17]

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Dates

March 31, 1925

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).