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From James Rankin to Homer E. Britzman, February 20, 1939

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.4513

Description

Typed letter from James Rankin to Homer E. Britzman dated Feb. 20, 1939 states that Wright has contacted Britzman about the sale of his painting and that Rankin wants to know what is happening with the transaction between Britzman and Phil Weinard states as well as that the Montana Cowboy's Association is having its annual reunion; asks Britzman to get any information he can about the Charles M. Russell collections of Gary Cooper, Robert Montgomery, or Harry Cary.

Dates

  • February 20, 1939

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: 10 1/2 × 7 1/4 in. (26.7 × 18.4 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.10.328 (Colorado Springs number)

Repository Details

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

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