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Will James, Cowboy, Pays Tribute to Charles M. Russell: Famous Artist From the Plain Join Fellow Craftsmen in Homage of Great Painter, February 27, 1927

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Identifier: TU2009.39.5307

Description

Pages from The Minneapolis Journal, Feb. 27, 1927. Editorial Section. "Will James, Cowboy, Pays Tribute to Charles M. Russell: Famous Artist From the Plains Joins Fellow Craftsmen in Homage to Memory of Great Painter". Image of Charles M. Russell's "Jerked Down" with heading "Russell Called This Painting The West He Knew". At the top in ink is written, "Please give this to Unlce Ammin".

Dates

  • February 27, 1927

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: 22 × 17 in. (55.9 × 43.2 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).

Alternate number

E.182z

Repository Details

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

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