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Homer Britzman, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.6990

Description

Homer Britzman standing in front of out house. Blue marks around Homer Britzman's head. On back of photo written in pencil near the top the letters "D" and "A" both circled beside these the numbers "1120197". Towards the center taped to the back a small piece of paper with typed, "Homer E. Britzman Co-author Charles M. Russell - - the Cowboy Artist". Under this piece of paper unknown word written blue pen. Towards the bottom a newspaper clipping has also been taped to the back a short discription about Homer Britzman and his book "Charles M. Russell--- the Cowboy Artist." Under this unknown word written in pencil. Stamped next to the clipping "Pasadena 10, Cali." Written in corner 99.

Dates

  • late 19th century - early 20th century

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: 7 x 5 in. (17.8 x 12.7 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.8.41 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

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

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