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Challenge

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.7659.8

Description

Page from an album with photograph pasted onto the paper. Image is of Charlie Russell bronze plaque. Pasted on the back is a text panel that reads: 'As Charley Russell modestly said, 'althought I worked for many years on the range, I am not what people think a good cowboy should be. In the Spring I wrangled horses, in the Fall I hearded beef.' Certainly he knew his 'Beef.' In this model Russell pictures an 'X T Bar' range bull bellowing his challenge--he is angry--as evidenced by the lashing of his tail.'

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: 9 x 9 3/4 in. (22.9 x 24.8 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 Britman 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.5.2322 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

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

Contact:

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