From Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. W.B. Campbell, June 3, 1930

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2412

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. W. B. Campbell; talks about the possibility of selling some of Mrs. Campbell's paintings by Charles M. Russell. Typed.

Transcript

June 3,1930 Mrs. W.B. Campbell 27 Lorain Apts. Calgary, Alta, Candada Dear Mrs. Campbell: Your note just received, saying that you had decided not to dispose of your pictures at the present time. I have a man partly interested and if you would give me a price that I could quote to him it would not make me look quite so foolish. I told him that the price would probably be more than he would care to pay, but I must quote him some price, so will you please write to me at 1203 Fourth Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana, so that I will get the letter about the 16th, as I will be there at that time. Then I can send your price on to him and we will all be straightend out on the matter. There is not much chance of his taking them but he might, so be prepared to let them go at the price you quote. You know a person doesn’t know what the other man might do. There is a vague possibility of my going to Calgary during the stampede this year and if I do I certainly would be happy to see you. Sincerely, R/W

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-10-24]

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Dates

June 3, 1930

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).