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Charles M. Russell on Horse, 1904

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.5675a

Description

Back reads, in ink, 'Charlie Russell on "Red Bird"-photo about 1904.' In front of Montana studio. Back stamped 'Trail's End Publishing Co. Inc.' Other writing, primarily numbers, in pencil.

Dates

  • 1904

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

Mark(s)

Verso Upper right corner in pencil: D.1.45 Mid center in pencil : (red & white sticker) page 157 A 35. (is square crossed out) 55% (upside down & encircled) #1 Charlie Russell on “Red Bird” -photo about 1904 ©TRAIL’S ENDPUBLISHING CO INC (stamped) Mid far left in pencil: (written vertical) 3 ½ 120 238

Medium

gelatin silver process

Dimensions

Overall: 6 3/4 × 5 in. (17.1 × 12.7 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.1.45 (Colorado Springs number)

Repository Details

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

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