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Note, June 1941

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.2468

Description

Note which states that the following pages consist of a list of Charles M. Russell paintings housed at Trail's End. Typed.

Transcript

1864 – 1926 The following is a list of important pictures painted by Charles Marian Russell, housed at Trail's End. He is the genius who loved the outdoors and all its people. He came of Pioneer stock and played a great part in recording the process of civilizing Montana for coming generations. He knew all types of people that lived in the West and loved them for their good qualities.

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

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Dates

  • June 1941

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.5.207 (Colorado Springs number)

Repository Details

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

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