Letter from Nancy C. Russell to George Sack, May 11, 1927

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2826.1-4

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Description

From Nancy C. Russell, May 11, 1927, encloses bill for the bronze, she says she must have "Tracks Tell Tales that Rivers Make Secrets" for the Memorial in November, she is sending him some photographs of original works for sale, "Free Trapper" is one, she says she still has "Catching Fresh Mounts", paintings for sale from $3500 to $15,000.

Dates

May 11, 1927

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).