From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Arthur H. Clark, December 7, 1924

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Identifier: TU2009.39.2448

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Arthur H. Clark; states that three drawings by Charles M. Russell for "Back Trailing on the Old Frontier" have not been returned. Handwritten.

Transcript

[handwritten] Dec 7-1924. Mr. Arthur H. Clark The Arthur H. Clark Co. 4027-4037 – Prospect Ave [Copy] Cleveland, Ohio. My dear Mr. Clark- I find that the three cuts for Mr. Russells “Back Trailing on the Old Frontier” series which were sent you Jan 10th 1924; namely – [crossed out] namely. “Texas Trail Herd.” “String Team.” “Wild Bill Hikok’s Fight with McCandles gang.” -have not been returned. Please do so unless you have definite plans for going forward with the publication of this series as we talked of- Sincerely Mrs. C.M. Russell [En?] Joe De Yong

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

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Dates

December 7, 1924

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).