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Editorial note about the introduction that Will Rogers wrote for Charles M. Russell's book. Typed with a handwritten note toward the bottom that reads "what the Editor said in Part."

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Two pages from J. Robert Atkinson, Braille Press, Los Angeles, California, May 4, 1931, re: support vs. Lincoln statue of Charles M. Russell.

Description Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. C. A. Beil; states that she is enclosing information of interest to him, and that Mrs. Robbins is a bad choice to be on the jury. Typed. Transcript Pasadena, California. April 24, 1931. Mr. C. A. Beil, Banff, Alberta, C a n a d a . Dar Charlie and Vera: Your letter with the enclosed letters from Mrs. Rob- bins received to day, Thank you so much for...

Description Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Dr. Francis R. Hagner dated 24 April 1931; tells Hagner that enclosed is a 'Times' editorial of the controversy over the Charles M. Russell statue and states that she would appreciate any suggestions that he might have. Transcript Pasadena, California. April 24, 1931. Dr. Francis R. Hagner, 1824...

Description Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Frank Perrin; requests Perrin to lend his strength and influence for the cause of having a worthy statue of Charles M. Russell. Typed on both front and back (TU2009.39.997.1-TU2009.39.997.2). Transcript [1] TRAIL’S END 725 Michigan Blvd Pasadena, California. M a y ...

Description Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Hon. Joseph M. Dixon dated 16 May 1931; asks Dixon if there is a committee in D.C. to approve the models for the Hall of Fame, and asks if he could please help to persuade the Montana governor to abandon the present model of Charles M. Russell. Transcript Pasadena, California. May 16, 1931. Hon....

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 Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. John B. Ritch; tells Ritch that she is sending him an editorial in reply to the statue of Charles M. Russell, and that she has a sun photo of the model and it's awful, offers to help any artist who can make a model of a robust Charles M. Russell, is sorry that Ritch was not in on the decision, and she hopes the matter straightens out soon. Typed on both front and back (TU2009.39.1033.1-TU2009.39.1033.2). ...

Description Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. J. E. Lewis; asks Lewis to please try to delay the commission's decision on the Charles M. Russell statue, states that she is willing to help any artist that is capable of making a better model. Typed. Transcript Pasadena, California. April 24, 1931. Mr. J. E. Lewis, 230 Second Avenue, Kalispell, Montana. Dear Uncle John: I am...

Description Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. John E. Lewis; suggests that Lewis write to Irvin Cobb in N.Y.C., stating that Cobb carries much weight with the Governor of Montana. Typed on both sides (TU2009.39.985.1-TU2009.39.985.2). Transcript [1] Pasadena, California. April 28, 1931. Mr. John E. Lewis, 230 West Second...