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From Harry Stanford to Nancy C. Russell, November 13, 1926

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Identifier: TU2009.39.2447

Description

Letter by Harry Stanford to Nancy C. Russell; states that he would like for her to have the hunting scene which Charles M. Russell did at the lake, as it is probably the last thing he did before his death. Typed.

Transcript

Nov 13th, 1926. Mrs. C.W. Russell. Great Falls. Mont. Dear Wife of N’tuckah:- I have been thinking all along that that hunting scene Charlie made at the lake when we were with you, was probably the last thing he did with the pen. Would you not like to have that?. Much as I value it, I value my love for you two the more, and – damn it, I don’t just seem to get my thoughts on paper, being a sentimental idiot, perhaps, but you, as a woman, will know what I mean. Just let me know some time when you can feel like it. My kindest wishes to Mrs. DeYong and the Trigg ladies, and to you, in the vanished phraseology of a bygone day – My esteem and devotion [signed] Harry Stanford

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-10-31]

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Dates

  • November 13, 1926

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.5.188 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

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

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