Description Handwritten, small card from M.G. Goodell to Mr. Will Rogers, October 2, 1929, she is sending a picture Charles M. Russell drew at fifteen years old. Transcript [handwritten] Hobson Mont. Oct 2nd/29 Mr. Will Rogers, Dear Sir. I am sending you a description of a valuable picture which Charley Russell drew when a boy of 15 years old. he[sic] was [over] in the mountains and it was painted on an ordinary...

Description No date, but connected with TU2009.39.2368.1-2, handwritten, description of an unnamed painting for Will Rogers. Transcript [handwritten] This picture he painted when he was 15 years old, it is on a very heavy board, and the frame is of 3 inch molding, which he gilded, the back has heavy screw eyes in which he put rope to hang it with. just as he left. The lady that own’s [sic] the picture used to be the Post Mistress at Utica Montana 6...

Description From Tyler, most likely Will Rogers' secretary, October 15, 1929, just forwarded Mrs. Goodell's letter to Nancy C. Russell. Transcript October 15, 1929 Mrs. Chas. M. Russell, 725 Michigan Ave., Pasadena, Calif. Dear Mrs. Russell:- I am sending you herewith letter from a Mrs. M. C. Goodell, in regard to an early painting of Mr. Russell’s, knowing you would be interested. The letter has been acknowledged. ...

Description Handwritten, from Dr. Philip Cole, two pages, he will loan his collection for exhibit at the Grand Central Art Galleries' Memorial Exhibition wants to know price of "Father de Smidt", mentions a series of forty Indian prints done by J.H. Sharp forty to fifty years ago. Transcript [handwritten] Feb 9th 27 Mrs Charles M Russell Dear Nancy- I left you with the...

Description Shipment receipt from Nancy C. Russell on American Railway Express Co., February 16, 1927, box valued at $1000, sent to Philip G. Cole. Transcript [handwritten] Brooklyn NY Dr. Phillip[sic] G. Cole Feb 16 [192]7 470 Vanderbilt 100000 90 1 Bx 60 7 52 8 42 [signed] N.C. Russell By Taylor [signed] LN [Nichols][Transcribed by Melynda Seaton,...

Description From Philip Cole, three pages, January 3, 1927, list of bronzes and paintings Cole is planning to buy, new "Indian Dancer" bronze is to replace defective one, wants to discuss "Father de Smidt". Transcript La Jolla, Calif.,1/3/27 Mrs. Charles M. Russell, 701 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, Calif. Dear Nancy: In accordance with our deal of Monday, I am enclosing herewith my check No.23271 on the Lawyer's...

Description From Philip Cole, October 26, 1926, offers sympathy over Charles M. Russell's death, is curious about sculpture called "The Lunch Hour". Transcript October 26, 1926 PGC:EG . Mrs. Charles M. Russell, Great Falls, Mont. Dear Nancy: Olaf Seltzer 'phoned me yesterday afternoon of Charley's death. It is difficult to tell you how badly I feel. The world has lost a great man, you have lost a good husband, and many...

Description From Cole, July 17, 1926, two pages, wants to see sheep picture when it is done. Transcript July 17, 1926. Charles M. Russell, Artisit,[sic] Great Falls, Montana. Dear Charles: I was more or less surprised yesterday on receiving Nancy’s letter of the 12th to learn that you have had your goiter removed. I did want to speak to you about it last Winter and I am very glad that you have had it done. I am sure that it will...

Description From Nancy C. Russell, December 7, 1926, enclosed a short description of "Where Tracks Spell Meat or War". Transcript December 7 1926 Dr. Phillip[sic] G. Cole, 470 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. Dear Doctor Cole: I have received three kind letter from you and I appreciate the friendship of Mrs. Cole and yourself. The letter Will James sent you certainly is a darling and I be very happy to...

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From Philip Cole, July 1, 1926, received "Noses that Read a Smell that Spells Man", is disappointed that Charles M. Russell has not sent the water colored envelope and letter he promised.