Charles M. Russell and Friends, late 19th century - early 20th century
Description
Charles M. Russell playing with a small boy, with two other people whose faces has been crossed out in ink. Handwritten on the back in ink, "The other two faces were frightful and to keep you from being frightened have cut them out-."
Dates
- late 19th century - early 20th century
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.1.307 Upper Right in ink: the other two were frightful as to keep you from being frightened have cut them out-
Medium
gelatin silver process
Dimensions
Overall: 3 3/4 × 4 3/4 in. (9.5 × 12.1 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.1.307 (Colorado Springs Number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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