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From Benjamin Zoppo to Nancy C. Russell, November 1, 1916

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.2444

Description

Letter by Benjamin Zoppo to Nancy C. Russell; states that he has delivered "3 Buffalo family and 6 wolfs" to Folsom Galleries. Handwritten.

Transcript

[handwritten] Nov 1st [191]6 Mrs. C.M. Russell G. Falls Mt. Dear Madam, Having delivered to the Folsom Galleries the 3 Buffalo family and the 6 wolfs, I am through with all you work- Although I feel sure that everything had been done O.K., if something is not satisfactory to you, let me know and I will do whatsoever correction or fix that you are willing to do on those casting- I wish you will have out all those works pretty soon, so you will continue your patronage to my shop- I renew to you my feeling of respect and gratitude and I repeat Yours very truly [signed] B. Zoppo

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-11-08]

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Dates

  • November 1, 1916

Creator

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

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).

Previous Number

C.5.185 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository

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