From Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. W. B. Campbell, April 4, 1934
Description
Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. W. B. Campbell; informs Campbell that she has a client who would like to buy Campbell's Charles M. Russell painting entitled "Carson's Men". Typed.
725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, California. April 4th, 1934. Mrs. W.B. Campbell, 27 Lorraine Apts., Calgary, Alberta, C a n a d a. My dear Mrs. Campbell: I am hoping this letter will find you. I have a client who might possibly be interested in buying a picture. I think on the order or your picture “Carson's Men". However, he has been buying paintings at a very low figure during the past few years and I think I could get him to pay $5,000.00 for Carson's Men but am positive he could not pay more. As I have nothing of this type and hearing that you are really think of disposing of your pictures, is the reason for this letter. If you are interested, I shall be happy to hear from you and will communicate with my client ac- cording t o your letters. It is heart breaking to know that many of Charlie' s beautiful pictures have sold at ridiculously low prices. However, they have helped people over bumpy places and in every case the price paid has been more than the original cost of the picture. Kindest regards. Sincerely yours,
[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-11-15]
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Dates
- April 4, 1934
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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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.5.228 (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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