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Dying Steer with Note by Charles M. Russell, 1886

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.6409a

Description

Drawing framed in matte board. On the matte board is the note from Russell, "This is the real thing...the winter of 1886 at the OH ranch, C M Russell." On the opposite side is written, "this picture is chaos... Russell's reply to my inquiry as to the condition of my cattle in 1886. L E Kaiefman." On the back are markings in red and pencil.

Dates

  • 1886

Creator

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: 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.5.27 (Colorado Springs number)

Duplicate

D.5.577

Duplicate

D.5.184

Duplicate

D.5.185

Repository Details

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

Contact:

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