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Typed letter from Calvin Hubbard to Nancy C. Russell dated 26 April 1937 states that he is skeptical about the book that James Rankin is writing about Charles M. Russell and asks her whether she considers the book to be worthwhile.

Description Letter by Homer Britzman to James B. Rankin; tells Rankin that he is sending six photographs of Charles M. Russell's work, which he is planning to purchase from Mrs. Young of Geneseo, New York. Typed. Transcript January 12,1939 Mr. James B. Rankin Apartment 63 423 West 118th St. New York, N.Y. Dear Jim: Thank you for your kind note of January 10th written in San Francisco. I was surely glad to hear that you had such good luck with Con...

Description Letter by Homer Britzman to James B. Rankin; states that he has just acquired two Russell oils dated 1890: one of two cowboys chasing a wolf and the other of a cowboy riding a bucking bronco. Typed. Transcript October 18,1938. Mr. James B. Rankin 423 West 118th St. New York, N.Y. Dear Sir: It has been some time since the date of our last correspondence. In the meantime I have acquired two very fine Russell oils – both dated 1890. ...

Description Letter by Homer Britzman to James B. Rankin; states that he has bought two Russell watercolors from Mrs. F.M.N. Russell: "Return of the Warriors" and "Rurale". Typed. Transcript October 18,1938. Mr. James B. Rankin 423 West 118th St. New York, N.Y. Dear Mr. Rankin: Thank you very much for your letter of May 12th and the kind thoughts you expressed therein. I am looking forward with a great deal of pleasure to getting a copy of your...

Description Letter by Homer Britzman to James B. Rankin; thanks Rankin for the help in acquiring three more Russells from Edith Ellis Morrrison, and states that he has also bought two Russell watercolors from Mrs. F.M.N. Russell. Typed. Transcript October 25, 1937. Mr. James B. Rankin 423 West 118th St. New York, N.Y. Dear Mr. Rankin: Some time ago I gave you a list of Russell pictures that I had in my possession. Since that time I have acquired...

Description Letter by Homer Britzman to James B. Rankin; states that he has purchased six Russell paintings from a man in San Francisco. Typed. Transcript April 5, 1937. Mr. James B. Rankin 423 West 118th St. New York, N.Y. Dear Mr. Rankin: In reply to your letter of March 26th, I purchased the six pictures I own from a man in San Francisco, who said Mr. Strahorn had sold his home, fur- nishings, etc., and that these pictures were purchased by some...

Description Letter by Homer Britzman to James B. Rankin; discusses six illustrations that he owns which were published in "Fifteen Thousand Miles by Stage". Typed on the front of two pages. Transcript March 22nd, 1937. Mr. James B. Rankin 423 West 118th Street New York City. Dear Sir: Your letter which appeared in the New York Herald-Tribune has recently come to my attention. Some two years ago I purchased six illustrations made by Charles M....

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From Britzman, Feb. 24, 1939, receipt of photographs, business transactions, Britzman is having the plaster cast of "Wolf" cast in bronze.

Description Letter by Homer Britzman to Mr. James B. Rankin; informs Rankin that he is sending photographs of two Russell paintings which he has just acquired: one of a bucking bronc and the other of cowboys chasing a wolf. Typed. Transcript November 29, 1938 Mr. James B. Rankin 423 West 118th St. New York, N.Y. Dear Mr. Rankin: Some time ago I wrote you about the two new Russell paintings that I had acquired. At...

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From Homer E. Britzman, April 20, 1937, he is in the market for pictures and sketches by Charles M. Russell, wants possible leads and information.