From Nancy C. Russell to Mr. W. B. Campbell, October 15, 1919

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2515

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Description

Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. W. B. Campbell; thanks Campbell for the drafts for $1500 and asks if he would like to buy "Where Wagon Trails Are Dim". Typed.

Transcript

October 15th, 1919. Mr. W.B. Campbell, Dorothy, Alta., Can. My dear Mr. Campbell: Your two letters; also draft for $1000. received. Thank you. Your note for $500.00 is O.K. Now about the two pictures. The “Navajos” I have sent on to a man in New York. It is true, he may not take it, but I have an idea he will. I still have “Where Wagon Trails Are Dim” and if you, I will make you aa[sic] price of $750.00. You can pay $300.00 down and give me you note for the balance, payable in a year of eighteen months – interest 7%. We are starting off in December with an exhibition at the Art Institute in Minneapolis, but we feel It will be no more in- teresting that our work was in Canada this fall. Chas joins me in kindest regards to Mrs. Campbell and yourself. Very truly yours,

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-11-18]

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Dates

October 15, 1919

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).