Description From John Mead, January 7, 1928, would like to purchase a Charles M. Russell canvas. Transcript Fairdale, No. Dak. Jan, 7th, 1928. Mrs.Charles.M.Russell. Great.Falls.Mont. Dear Madam: Have you any of the late Mr Russells[sic] canvases for sale? If not I would like to purchase some pen and ink sketches. In regard to the canaves[sic] I am willing to pay a high price in securing a work from the brush of...

Description Handwritten list of paintings and prices: "Doubtful Handshake" $2500, "When Sioux and Blackfeet Meet" $1800, "Wet Horses" $1200, "Texas Trail Boss" $1000, "Buffalo [illegible word]" $1200, $7000 for bunch for Philip G. Cole. Transcript [handwritten] Doubtful Hand Shake ^2500^ When Sioux + Blackfeet meet 1800— without frame Wet Horses 1200— Texas Trail Boss 1000— Buffalo [illegible] 1200— Seven [illegible] and for the bunch from Dr. P. G....

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Letter from Philip Cole, two pages, surprised that Nancy C. Russell will hold memorial exhibition after all, mentions "Smoke Talk", wants details of exhibition--and in particular about his own exhibition pieces; did suggestion about bronze for Prince of Wales appeal to Nancy?

Description From Philip Cole, October 17, 1927, Mrs. Fred Stone wants a bronze of "Will Rogers", gave her Nancy C. Russell's summer address, how about giving a bronze of Will Rogers to the Prince of Wales? "You know how much he thinks of Will Rogers as well as Charley's things..." Chance for excellent publicity. Transcript October 17, 1927 PGC: EG Mrs. Charles M. Russell, 1219 Fourth Avenue No. Great Falls, Mont. Dear...

Description From Philip Cole, October 17, 1927, gives Mrs. Stone Nancy C. Russell's summer address. Transcript October 17, 1927 PGC: EG Mrs. Fred Stone, Greenway North, Forest Hills gardens, Long Island, N. Y. Dear Mrs. Stone: Nancy Russell is probably now at her new studio in California for the Winter. Her address there is - Mrs. Charles M. Russell ...

Description Handwritten, from Mrs. Fred Stone, thanks Cole for Nancy C. Russell's address. Transcript [handwritten] Dear Dr. Cole, Thank you so much for Mrs. Russells address I will write her very soon Please remember me to — Mrs. Cole. Sincerely, (Mrs. Fred) [singed] Allene stone Thursday[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-10-25] Transcript...

Description From Nancy C. Russell, January 20, 1928, watercolors range in price from $500 and up, and oils from $1000 and up. Transcript Trail’s End 725 Michigan Blvd. Pasadena, California January 20, 1928 Mr. John Mead Fairdale, North Dakota Dear Mr. Mead: Your letter of inquiry dated January 7th received. It is always gratifying to hear of the people that are so interested in Mr. Russell’s work and have been in the country long...

Description From Cole, Western Union telegram, June 20, 1927, please rush the painting of Father de Smidt. Transcript Received at 125 Central Ave., Great Falls, Mont. UNA349 10 NITE FC BROOKLYN NY 20 MRS CHARLES M RUSSELL 1219 FOURTH AVE NORTH GREATFALLS[sic] MONT PLEASE RUSH FATHER DESMIDT[sic] WIRE SHIPPING DATE AM LEAVING SOON COLE. [Transcribed by Melynda Seaton,...

Description From Nancy C. Russell, June 20, 1927, sent Father de Smidt painting, mentions prints from "Back Trailing the Old Frontier". Transcript June 20, 1927 Dr. Philip G. Cole 470 Vanderbilt Avenue Brooklyn, New York Dear Philip: I sent by express Saturday the Father DeSmedt[sic] picture and you have no doubt before this received the frame and reflector. I hope they were in good shape. Now about the prints...

Description Handwritten, Nancy C. Russell's version of a telegram sent to Philip Cole, June 21, 1927, Father de Smidt shipping on the 18th. Transcript [handwritten June, 21 – 1924 Dr. Philip G. Cole 470 Vanderbilt Ave Brooklyn, N.Y. Painting ^Father de Smed^ shipped Saturday June 18th. ...