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From Adelaide Sherer to Russell McFarland and From Russell McFarland to Nancy C. Russell, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.3167

Description

First typed letter is from Adelaide Sherer to Russell McFarland, informing him that Charles M. Russell is deceased and he should write to Nancy C. Russell about obtaining prints of illustrations in 'Trails Plowed Under.' Second typed letter is from Russell McFarland to Nancy C. Russell, asking for full-color prints of some paintings printed in 'Trails Plowed Under.'

Dates

  • late 19th century - early 20th century

Creator

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

Credit Line

Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa

Provenance

Britzman Collection

Medium

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).

Previous Number

C.6.299 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository

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