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Illustrated Letter from Charles M. Russell to Van, March 20, 1918

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.5024.1-3

Description

Reproduction of an illustrated letter from Charles M. Russell to "Brother Van", March 20, 1918; illustration on first page of bison on a grassy plain, overlooking the river. Related to TU2009.39.401. Backed with canvas-like material.

Dates

  • March 20, 1918

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: 8 7/8 × 7 1/4 in. (22.5 × 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).

Repository Details

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

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