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Charles M. Russell on Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.5676a-b

Description

Back of "a" has handwritten, in ink, 'Charlie Russell on Grey Eagle-leading Monte-an early photograph,' and in different handwriting, 'I found these among my keepsakes and thought you might not have them and would like them.' Stamped 'Trail's End Publishing Co. Inc.'

Dates

  • late 19th century - early 20th century

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 in pencil: D.1.49 Upper Center in pencil and upside down: C 609 circled Center Right in pencil, in red and white sticker: 55 (crossed out) 58 A Lower Right in ink: Charlie Russell on Grey Eagle – Leading Monte- an early photograph Lower Right corner in ink, stamp: Trail’s End Publishing Co. Left side in ink: I found these among my keep sakes & thought you might not have them & would like them.

Medium

gelatin silver process

Dimensions

Overall (a): 4 × 5 in. (10.2 × 12.7 cm) Overall (b): 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.1.49 (Colorado Springs number)

Repository Details

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

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