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Charles M. Russell and Will Rogers, 1926

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.5887

Description

Charles M. Russell seated on steps with Will Rogers. On the back of the photograph is a newspaper clipping with the same image and a caption, "Will Rogers and Charlie Russell talk over the Old West in Hollywood (1926)." Also "6:16" written in black (not ink).

Description (HTML)

Charles M. Russell seated on steps with Will Rogers.  On the back of the photograph is a newspaper clipping with the same image and a caption, "Will Rogers and Charlie Russell talk over the Old West in Hollywood (1926)."  Also "6:16" written in black (not ink).

Dates

  • 1926

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)

Text on newspaper clipping: “Will Rogers and Charlie Russell talk over the Old West in Hollywood (1926) Stamped in blue ink of newspaper photo: OCT 30 1948 Red & white sticker partially covered by clipping: pag (illegible) A Stamped in blue ink partially covered by clipping: PHOTO BY C(illegible) Below clipping in pencil: 6:16 Lower right corner in pencil: D.1.375

Medium

gelatin silver process

Dimensions

Overall: 7 × 9 1/2 in. (17.8 × 24.1 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.1.375 (Colorado Springs Number)

Duplicate

D.1.327

Duplicate

D.1.328

Duplicate

D.1.329

Repository Details

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

Contact:

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