Description Handwritten, from Schaudies, June 18, 1931, two pages, received bronzes, Hopi Indian #13 not in good order. Transcript [handwritten] June 18th 1931 Mrs C. M. Russell. Pasadena, Calif. Dear Mrs. Russell, I have just unpacked the bronze and can hardly express my delight at having them on display this season. The Hopi Indian, #13 however is not in very good order, the plaster of Paris case and...

Description From Nancy C. Russell, July 28, 1931, "The Snake Priest", can have prints from "Trails Plowed Under", but not "Good Medicine"; bust of Charles M. Russell. Transcript July 28, 1931. Mr. S. E. Schaudies C.M. Russell Memorial, Great Falls, Montana Dear Mr. Schaudies : I am glad the bronzes came through OK. I remember there was a crack in the filling of the little ashtray “The Snake Priest”. That does not do any...

Description From Osborne Company, August 15, 1931, request for release of copyright with Lewis and Clark. Transcript August 15, 1931. Mr. C. M. Schandies Curator of C.M. Russell Memorial Great Falls, Montana. Dear Mr. Schandies: Referring further to the painting of Lewis and Clark we are still somewhat uncertain about it. In the first place, we are wondering about the title to the copyright of this picture which...

Description From Osborne Company, September 3, 1931, letter received, and yes, they would like a copy of Nancy C. Russell's statement of copyright release for Lewis and Clark. Transcript September 2,1931. Mr. C.M. Schandies, Curator C. M. Russell Memorial Great Falls, Mont. Dear Sir: Your letter of August 18th has been held awaiting my return from a vacation. I havenoted [sic] carefully what you s ay regarding the rights to using...

Description Handwritten, two pages from Schaudies, September 13, 1931, needs copyright release from Nancy C. Russell. Transcript [handwritten] Sept 13th 1931 Mrs C. M. Russell. Pasadena, Calif. Dear Mrs. Russell: The studio will close for the season Sept. 20. that is just one week from today. We have have[sic] more than ten thousand visitors to date. This week I am designating as Great Falls week, or education week, so...

Description Handwritten, three pages from Schaudies, October 1, 1931, report on Memorial activities, reference to bronze "War Dancers". Transcript [handwritten] October 1st 1931 Mrs C. M. Russell. Pasadena, Calif. Dear Mrs. Russell: I know you will be pleased to have final report on activities at the memorial. The closing date, Sept 20th, I kept a cheery fire going in the old fire place and was busy until late, mostly...

Description From Nancy C. Russell, October 9, 1931, Osborne will make prints for the Memorial. Transcript October 9, 1931. Mr. S. E. Schaudies 1219 Fourth Avenue, North, Great Falls, Montana. Dear Mr. Schaudies: I have written the Osborne Company regarding the use of the Lewis and Clark picture tell- ing them That[sic] I am willing that they should make prints for the memorial. You will probably hear from them very...

Description From Schaudies, January 6, 1933, references to "Wooing of Hiawatha", "Good Medicine", "When I Was a Kid", and "Trails Plowed Under". Transcript January 6,1933. Mrs. C.M. Russell Pasadena, California Dear Mrs. Russell: With old 1932 history and a new year already established it is time that a thought be given to the Memorial exhibit that will open I hope in June this year. ...

Description From Nancy C. Russell, February 6, 1933, your letter of some time ago is just getting answered, friendly letter. Transcript October 9, 1931. Mr. S. E. Schaudies 1219 Fourth Avenue, North, Great Falls, Montana. Dear Mr. Schaudies: Your letter of some time ago is just getting answered now but I am sure you don’t mind. Regarding the “wooing of Hiawatha” – As I Remember it that picture was made for shoe...

Description From Nancy C. Russell, March 5, 1935, release copyright on the Christmas card of 19_6 and the Blackfeet burning the Crow Range. Transcript 7 5 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, California. March 5th, 1935. Mr. C. A. Guernsey G u e r n s e y , Wyoming. Dr. Mr. Guernsey : Your book on Wyoming will give a great deal of pleasure to the people who are interested in what happened in our West. It will be the real...