Letter from Nancy C. Russell to George Sack, February 26, 1929

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.2856.1-2

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Description

From Nancy C. Russell, Feb. 26, 1929, she was glad to hear about the two little models, Nancy C. Russell thinks "The Enemy Warns" was dreadful, she has commissioned a California artist to do "Waterhole" for Sack, apparently the idea for "Waterhole" came from Sack's communication with Charles M. Russell's spirit, Nancy C. Russell mentions that Joe deYong and Charlie Beil have remodeled "The Cryer".

Dates

February 26, 1929

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).