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Charles M. Russell and Friend, circa 1900

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.5816b

Description

Same as TU2009.39.5816a. On a white paperboard frame. Charles M. Russell and possibly Wallace D. Coburn (source: Amon Carter) sitting in a field, dressed as Indians, pretending to pass a peace pipe. Charles M. Russell's horse, Monte, stands unsaddled to the left. Circa. 1900. Handwritten on the back of the photo in pencil, "Left to Right, Charles M.. Russell. and Olaf Seltzer ?, Dick [unintelligible] says, 1/6/46".

Dates

  • circa 1900

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

gelatin silver process

Dimensions

Overall: 5 1/2 × 6 1/2 in. (14 × 16.5 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).

Duplicate

D.1.240

Repository Details

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

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