From Mary S. Campbell to Nancy C. Russell, April 11
Description
Letter by Mary S. Campbell to Nancy C. Russell; discusses the possibility of selling her Russell paintings. Handwritten on both front and back.
[handwritten] [1] 27 Loraine Apts Calgary April 11th Dear Mrs. Russell Just a line to think you for your answer to my letter about the sale of the two pictures. I see by your letter there is very little chance of making a good sale unless undervalued. As to price we were guided by your previous letter mentioning from $5000 to $30000 we don’t know what category (next) [2] our two would be in, but we think too much of them to part with them lightly. As you know Carson’s men is a large picture and certainly a beautiful one as is also the burial of the Indian- we will have photos taken of these pictures and send them as you say- and if conditions improve you might give us an idea what we might expect to get [3] for them. Hoping you and Jack are quite well. Sincerely yours [signed] May S. Campbell
[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-11-16]
Dates
- April 11
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 3/8 × 10 in. (16.2 × 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.5.235 (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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