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Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

Bronze-colored letter opener with two decorative scenes on top, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.241
Description

Bronze-colored letter opener, two decorative scenes on top, one scenery, one with two men and a bucket; blade has words, "Butte Montana" and on reverse in inscribed "C.M. Russell".



Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "Butte Montana" and "C.M. Russell"

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)

Cake, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.7654.42
Description

Black and white photograph of a cake with turkey decorations.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman) / Photograph Album

Easter Egg and Base, early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.27a-b
Description

Painted egg with blue dots and red border; figure in blue jeans, tie, and hat, cooking with a pan over a fire; text reads "Easter Greetings". Circular base for decorated Easter egg.

Dates: early 20th century
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)

Formally atired woman and man seated at a table, December 1956

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 12
Identifier: 4327.10321
Scope and Contents Printed in black ink, "December 1956" in right center margin on recto; Printed in black ink, "KODAK VELOX PAPER" repeating on verso Curatorial Remarks Ernie Fields was a famous musical entertainer. He was out with his wife at a event could have been new years eve party.People: Mr. & Mrs. Ernie and Bernice Fields Places: Big 10 Ballroom, Blue Moon, Rose Room Purpose: HolidayCommunity Elder Tags: Band, leader, tour,...
Dates: December 1956
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Eddie Faye Gates Tulsa Race Massacre Collection / Photographs / Williams Family Photographs / Williams Family Photographs: Folder 12

Fort Reno Ledger Drawing, 1887

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 251.Unknown]
Identifier: 4526.11.60
Description Tall Red Bird and a woman dance near a tipi decorated in beaded or quill work medallions and other decorations. The man, with his forehead painted, wears a roach with an eagle feather, cloth shirt and pants with garters, and beaded moccasins. The woman is wrapped in a striped blanket or shawl. Both wear hair pipe chokers. From the article: Preserving History in the Southern Plains: Cheyenne and Arapaho Ledger Drawings from Fort Reno, Plains Indian Art, Created in...
Dates: 1887
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Manuscript Collection: Fort Reno Ledger Drawings / Evans Fort Reno Ledger Drawings

Fort Reno Ledger Drawing, 1887

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 251.Unknown]
Identifier: 4526.11.104
Description This drawing summarizes a variety of actions in a few symbols. The warrior in an eagle feather bonnet and trailer is shown from the back as he uses a tomahawk to count coup on an opponent. Three shots have been fired from behind a bluff. The Cheyenne's horse with his tail tied and decorated for battle and an eagle feather and bandana hanging from its chin, stands by as he has been trained to do. From the article: Preserving History in the Southern Plains: Cheyenne and Arapaho...
Dates: 1887
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Manuscript Collection: Fort Reno Ledger Drawings / Evans Fort Reno Ledger Drawings

From Nancy C. Russell to C. F. Kelley, September 18, 1931

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.920
Description Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. C. F. Kelly; tells Kelley that she is writing him concerning the Decoration over his fire-place, and that she is willing to reduce the price by half. Typed. Transcript September 18, 1931. Mr. C. F. Kelly, 25 Broadway New York City. Dear Mr. Kelly: I visited Jim and Bertha this summer at Rocky Point. While I was there, Jim said that you had spoken of wanting to get in touch with me...
Dates: September 18, 1931
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)

Group in Carriage, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.6134
Description

Photograph of three people seated in a horse-drawn carraige in a town street. "Mr. Hammond & daughter Marvel of Forsyth, Mont."

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)

Highly decorated metal spur with chain attached to one side of heel piece, early 18th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.208
Description

Spur with about 2.75" diameter; eight prongs originally, now only six coming from the axis; highly decorated overall; chain attached to one side of heel piece; tag reads, "California or Mexico 1700-1750, Gift of...".

Dates: early 18th century
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)

Lawn Fairies, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.6906
Description

Photograph of three handmade lawn fairies cravings that are on the ground around a mushroom

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)

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