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From W.R. Mills to Nancy C. Russell, August 17, 1925

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.4069

Description

From W.R. Mills, asking Nancy C. Russell for a description of bronzes purchased and used as a window display.

Transcript

Aug. 17, 1925. H-0 Mrs. C.M. Russell, Great Falls, Mont. Dear Mrs. Russell: Sometime ago you were kind enough to furnish me a with a description of Mr. Russell’s bronzes which we purchased, and which we intended to use as window display. We now have this display read, but find that the description which you sent me has myster- iously disappeared. I am wondering if I can impose upon your kindness to ask you to send me another copy. Yours truly, [signed] W.R. Mills GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY

[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-10-12]

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Dates

  • August 17, 1925

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.5.35c (Colorado Springs number)

Repository Details

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

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