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From Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. W. B. Campbell, November 15, 1932

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Identifier: TU2009.39.2490

Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. W. B. Campbell; states that she would like to know the price of "Carson's Men". Typed.

Transcript

Pasadena, California November 15, 1932 Mrs. W.B. Campbell 27 Loraine Apartments, Calgary, Alberta, C a n a d a. Dear Mrs. Campbell: In regards to your painting of “Carson’s Men” about which you wrote me some time ago and which I later saw at Ed. Borein’s Studio in Santa Barbara, will you please advise me at what price you are now hold- ing the picture. Of course, you know big prices are impossible at this time but if you are willing to sell the picture at a small profit to yourself I have a client who is in- terested in the picture. However, he will not pay a big price as he has purchased, in the last year, some of the best things Charlie ever painted at a ridiculously low figure. If you are still interested in selling the picture, give me your lowest cash price. I will then communicate with my client and if he is interested, I will let you know. Then we will make arrangements to have the painting sent to me. Please do not have the painting sent to me until I am positive my client is willing to pay your price. There is one thing I am happy to say – the Russell pictures that have changed hands daring this depression have, in every case brought the original cost to the owner with some profit though small. Your family must be nearly grown now. My boy is almost six feet tall. Time certainly goes fast. I remember with such pleasure, the visits we had with you and Mrs. Campbell in Calgary years ago. with kindest regards, I am Sincerely yours,

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

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Dates

  • November 15, 1932

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

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.5.229 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

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

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