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From Mary S. Campbell to Nancy C. Russell, late 19th century - early 20th century

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Identifier: TU2009.39.2491

Description

Letter by Mary Campbell to Nancy C. Russell; informs Nancy that she would like $20,000 each for "Carson's Men" and "Indian Burial". Handwritten.

Transcript

[handwritten] [1] 27 Lorranie Apts- Calgary- My dear Mrs. Russell In answer to yours of June 3rd, I have shown your letter to my husband, and as you are anxious to get a price we would take twenty thousand dollars each for the two pictures- “Carson’s Men” & the “Indian Burial” ($20,000) This offer stays good till the 10th of July 1930- I had written [2] to you mentioning that we had decided not to part with them at present as we believe in the not distant future these pictures will be worth more. Of course if any one turns up here who wants’ them more than we do we reserve the right to sell them, we really think a great deal of them & should be very sorry to part with them, but feel if we get that price we should let them go. Yours Sincerely [signed] Mary Campbell

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

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Dates

  • late 19th century - early 20th century

Creator

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: 6 1/2 × 10 in. (16.5 × 25.4 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.5.230 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

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

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