From R.H. Collins to Nancy C. Russell, April 28, 1939

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2429

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Description

Letter by R. H. Collins to Nancy C. Russell; informs Nancy that he owns a Charles M. Russell painting entitled "Fools Build Fires". Typed.

Transcript

April 28, 1939. Mrs. Charles M. Russell, 725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, Calif. Dear Mrs. Russell: You will perhaps recall that I live at #1355 S. El Molino Avenue in Pasadena and have one of Mr. Rus- sell’s paintings, which we have always called – “Fools build fires.” I am told that this is one of Mr. Russell’s out- standing pictures and am writing to ask if you have any knowledge of the picture – the approximate value at the present time and whether or not you could re- fer me to any one that might be interested in acquir- ing this gorgeous painting. I am sorry to bother you but you can rest assured if an occasion ever presents itself I will be glad to reciprocate. In the meantime, I beg remain, Yours very truly, [signed] RH Collins Rm 614, 621 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, California.

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-11-02]

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Dates

April 28, 1939

Creator

Collins, Richard H. (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: 10 1/2 × 7 1/4 in. (26.7 × 18.4 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).