From Nancy C. Russell to George H. Charls, March 30, 1928

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2509

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to George H. Charls; states that she does not own "Whose Meat". Typed.

Transcript

March 30, 1928. Mr. George H. Charls, 1006 First National Bank Bldg., Canton, Ohio. Dear Mr. Charls: Your letter of March 20 received. I am very sorry I do not own the original painting by Charles M. Russell entitled, “Whose Meat.” It was cold in New York some years ago. If you wish me to, I will attempt to get trace of the original and see if it can be bought, as I believe the man who bought it has since passed away and whether its in his estate or has been transferred, I do not know. You, of course, realize Mr. Russell never made any two pictures alike so any other bear pictures would not be similar. I have one splendid example of a bear picture but nothing like “Whose Meat,” as this one shows two cowboys roping a bear on the East side of the Rocky Mountains, broken country, very brilliant coloring, at sunset. The canvas is 30” x 48”. The price of this picture is $18,000. It will be a pleasure to try and trace “Whose Meat” for you, if you are interested in my trying to find the original and thank you for the interest you have shown in Russell pictures. Sincerely, NCR; ed

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-11-17]

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Dates

March 30, 1928

Creator

Russell, Nancy C. (Author, Person)

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

Additional Description

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).