From Charles M. Russell to Mehard, October 22, 1918

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.4177.1-4

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Description

Handwritten letter from Charles M. Russell, October 22, 1918, reference to the War and his admiration for the cavalrymen, his feelings about "Kizer Bill", the War and his age preventing him from being drafted; mentions his son, Jack, and welcomes Mehard to his home after Mehard's tour of duty; five pages, illustrations on pages one and three. Matted in cabinet in the conservation lab, copy is in the folder. Five-page negative copy of the letter associated, wrong secondary number given (D.10.1045).

Dates

October 22, 1918

Creator

Russell, Charles Marion, 1864 - 1926 (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

paper

Dimensions

25.4 x 20.3 cm (10 x 8 in.)

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).