February 12th, 1928
Mrs. Nancy C. Russell,
725 Michigan Blvd.,
Pasadena, California
Dear Mrs. Russell:-
It again approaches the season of
our annual Art Exhibit in Great Falls ,
and indications are that this year's effort
will be even a finer show than that of
1928 .
It has just occurred to me that I
might be able to do some good for you this
year by placing a few orders for reprod-
uctions of Charlie ' s sculptures . Of course,
you know our Art Exhibit centers entirely
around Charlie’s work , his water colors ,
canvases, and sculptures , and I have found
from experience the last two years that
many people are interested in knowing where
they can obtain and how they can obtain re-
productions of his wonderful models.
If you could see your way clear to
ship me a few of the bronzes , I would make
a special effort - through interpreting
them in my lectures - to dispose of some
of these for you.
I would suggest, say a few small
pieces and one or two of the larger ones ,
so that I might through proper interpre-
tation, add the human interest which would
give color to the smaller pieces . Take for
instance, “Secrets of the Night” , "The
Medicine Man" and “Winter” or some other
like pieces combined with “Bear and Cubs”
or some other similar[sic] piece , whichever one
or two of the larger pieces you could send,
I would lead up to a sale of some of the
smaller pieces . On such sales the commission[next]
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is only 5%.
The dates for the 1929 show have
been definitely set for March 21st , 22nd,
23rd and 24th, and offerings for exhibition
or exhibition and sale should reach us
not later than the 19th of March.
Enclosed herewith you will find
copies of our entry blank for your personal
use.
We hope, Mrs. Russell, that you can
find your way clear to send some of the
sculptures.
I have been exceedingly busy during
the past two or three months . I have just
completed a can1paign for a greater Columbus
Hospital , which resulted in the raising of
$ 250,000.00, $ 100, 000. 00 more than I had
set for my goal. I am now starting another
campaign for the Deaconess Hospital , my
objective being $ 275. 000.00. In addition
to this, I have the Art Exhibit , the Rotary
Convention and several other incidental
pieces of work, which have kept me occupied
day and night .
I have been hoping to hear from you
before this time, relative to matters which
are of common interest to both of us but I
presume that you have been very busy. I
am, however, looking for a letter from you
soon, as soon as you have time to write.
Mrs. Conway joins me in extending
to you best wishes for continued happiness
and the girls send their regards to Jack.
Sincerely yours,
[signed] Dan Conway
DCR-r