Charles M. Russell and Friends, 1919
Description
On the back, handwritten in ink, 'From letter dated May 30, 1944 from J.R. Tweeddall-Salmon [writing illegible]-British Columbia, Canada: 'The picture was taken at the time of the Calgary Stampede in the summer of 1919. The location-roof of the Palliser Hotel, Calgary. With Russell are: Big Belly, Chief of the Sarcees, Phil Weinard and [illegible writing] described as a 'half breed'.'
Dates
- 1919
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
Mark(s)
Verso Upper right corner in pencil: D.1.18 Center right in pencil: Circled 13 Center in pen: From letter dated May 30, 1944 from J.R. Trueddall-[illegible], British Columbia, Canada: “The picture was taken at the time of the Calgary Stampede in the summer of 1919. The location-roof of the Palliser Hotel, Calgary. With Russell [illegible]; Big Belly, Chief of the Sarcees, Phil Weinard and [illegible] vaguely observed as a ‘half breed’” Lower left corner in pencil: 65 ½ in square Lower left corner: Red and white sticker “Page B 206”
Medium
gelatin silver process
Dimensions
Overall: 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 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
D.1.18 (Colorado Springs number)
Duplicate
D.1.18
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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