From Mary S. Campbell to Nancy C. Russell, late 19th century - early 20th century
Description
Letter by Mary S. Campbell to Nancy C. Russell; thanks Nancy for the photos of the paintings. Handwritten on both front and back.
[handwritten] [1] 27 Lorranie Apts- Calgary- My dear Mrs. Russell Thanks for your letter, the photos as you say certainly do not do justice to the pictures, the man who took them said he could have done much better had he had them in his studio, but we didn’t want to move them. As you say we can’t get any very good price for the pictures, we have decided (over) [2] just to keep them, as it is not really necessary for us to part with them. As I told you we are so unsettled and living in apartments have really no good place to keep them with us and as they are so valuable they are a worry really – however we have decided to do nothing at present; as they are in a fairly safe place (next) [3] just now – Thank you very much for the interest and trouble you have taken. Hope you and Jack have a very happy summer holiday – Yours Sincerely [signed] Mary S. Campbell
[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-11-15]
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Dates
- late 19th century - early 20th century
Creator
- Campbell, Mary (Author, Person)
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: 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.5.231 (Colorado Springs number )
Creator
- Campbell, Mary (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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