Description Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. Ethel Bielenberg dated 28 July 1931; states that she regrets that the commission did not contact any of the well-known sculptors in the U.S. and invites them to visit her at Lake MacDonald this summer. Transcript [handwritten] copy [typed] July 28, 1931. Mrs. Ethel Bielenberg, Deer Lodge, Montana. My dear Mrs. Bielenberg: I have a letter from...

Description Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. Ethel M. Bielenberg 17 August 1931; offers thanks for the interest and concern in the matter of a worthy statue. Transcript August 17, 1931. Mrs. Ethel M. Bielenberg Deer Lodge, Montana. Dear Mrs. Bielenberg: Your kind letter with the enclosed clipping made me very happy. It is good to know that a group like the Society of Sons and Daughters of Montana...

Description Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. Ethel Bielenberg dated 5 September 1931; informs Bielenberg that she is unable to come to Helena, states that she feels 'right will prevail' with the statue problem, and requests that they keep in touch. Transcript September5, 1931. Mrs. Ethel M. Bielenberg Deer Lodge ,Montana. Dear Mrs. Bielenberg: I delayed writing you until I had a conference with Mr....

Description Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. Ethel Bielenberg dated 19 September 1932; tells Ethel that she enjoyed their visit, that her trip to Montana was successful, and that she is pleased that Ethel is helping with the cause. Transcript Pasadena, California. September 19, 1932. Mrs. Ethel Bielenberg Deer Lodge, Montana. Dear Mrs. Bielenberg: It was a joy to see...

Description Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. J. W. Bollinger; tells Bollinger that she appreciates his moral support, provides quotes from telegrams to and from Laredo Taft in reply to the model of Charles M. Russell, states that something good shall come of this. Typed on both front and back (TU2009.39.1016.1-TU2009.39.1016.2). Transcript -1- Pasadena, California. ...

Description Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Judge James W. Bollinger dated 16 May 1931; requests for the legal advice on her rights as Charles M. Russell's widow in preventing an unworthy statue from going into the Hall of Fame. Transcript Pasadena, California. May 16, 1931. Judge James W. Bollinger, Putnam Building, Davenport, Iowa. Dear Judge: Will you please give...

Description Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Judge James W. Bollinger dated 10 June 1931; tells Bollinger that she appreciates his advice, and they may avoid a legal tangle but if not she will bring an injunction against the state, hopes that Bollinger will come to Montana. Transcript Pasadena, California. June 10, 1931. Judge James W. Bollinger, Louis Block, Davenport, Iowa. ...

Description Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. C. A. Beil dated 31 October 1932 offers her advice on life, informs Beil that the model of the statue must be resubmitted to the commission but Montana no longer has any money to purchase the model. Transcript Pasadena, California. October 31, 1932. Mr. C. A. Beil, Banff, Alberta, C a n a d a. Dear Charlie Beil: Ever since your...

Description Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. C. A. Beil dated 4 October 1929; asks Beil if he could get copies of Charles M. Russell's letters from Sid Willis as well as any that might be at the Elk's Club, stating that she will explain everything later. Transcript October 4, 1929. Mr. C. A. Beil, Glacier Park, Mont. Dear Beil: Your letter was received. Glad to know your work is straightening out and...

Description Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. I. R. Kent dated14 January 1929, expressing thanks to Kent for his letter and the book of poems, informs him that she is gathering information for Charles M. Russell's biography. Transcript January 14, 1929. Mr. I. R Kent, C/o Houghton-Mifflin Co., Park St., Boston, Mass. Dear Mr. Kent: Your letter of January 3d, also the book “A Bronco Pegasus,” by Mr. Lummis, was received. I...