From James Rankin to Homer E. Britzman, June 20, 1939
Description
Typed letter from James Rankin to Homer E. Britzman dated June 20, 1939, talks about the frontispiece of Rankin's book will be a painting which shows Charles M. Russell on horseback pointing to some cowboys and Indians who are galloping toward him; Rankin is not sure what happened to the collections of Charles M. Russell's brother-in-law; he suggests that Britzman contact Mrs. S. Bent Russell; wants to know if Britzman got any branding irons from Colonel Huidekoper in Montana or Mr. Taylor of Nevada.
Dates
- June 20, 1939
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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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.10.335 (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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