From Homer E. Britzman to James Rankin, January 17, 1939
Description
Typed two page letter from Homer E. Britzman to James Rankin dated Jan. 17, 1939 mentions the possible ownership of an early piece of work by Charles M. Russell by a man named Ferdinand Bane near Stockton, California and mentions an incident when Charles M. Russell accidently stepped on the train of a duchess and he said '. . . she was game 'cause she just lowered her head like a plowhorse and tugged away.' Britzman even claims that Charles M. Russell's admiration of a Remington bronze resulted in the big bronze titled 'Meat for Wild Men' as well as stating that Armstrong lent a couple of volumes of the Parkman's books to Charles M. Russell and they were returned illustrated and speaks of uncast bookends owned by Bud Cowen.
Dates
- January 17, 1939
Language of Materials
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.10.321 (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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