From Nancy C. Russell to George Baker, November 7, 1919

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2487

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. George F. Baker; informs Baker that the price of "Where Fools Build Fires" is $3500. Typed.

Transcript

November 7th, 1919 Mr. Geo F. Baker, Jr., First National Bank, New York, N.Y. Dear Sir: A few weeks ago, while in Great Falls, you visited Mr. Russell’s studio and was interested in t he pictures, especially an oil of some Indians watching a camp fire which is called “Where Fools Build Fires". Mr. Russell could not tell you the price of t hat canvas at the time and he left for a hunt the next day. Just by chance yesterday,Mr. Hobbins, who came with you to the studio, told me of your interest and desire to know more about this special painting . We are starting with an exhibition at the Minneapolis Art Institute in December and I thought if you were interested in this pic- ture we would like you to have the opportunity to buy before it goes into the show. The price of this painting is $3500. Thank you for your interest and we hope whenever you visit Great Falls, you will feel that we will welcome you t o the studio to see what we have. Very truly yours,

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-11-15]

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Dates

November 7, 1919

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).