Material Type

Manuscript

Date Range

1887-1905

Physical Description

4 Items. 1 File.

Physical Condition

Excellent

History Biographical

Charles Magrath secured Charles Russell to do two paintings depicting the Last Great Indian Battle at Lethbridge. Charles Magrath later gave the paintings to his son Boulton.

Acquisition Source

Magrath Bolton

Scope and Content

19735201003 - The Last Great Indian Battle: An Episode In The Early History Of Alberta, by Dr. George A. Kennedy. The article was printed in the 30 April 1880 edition of Lethbridge News. 2 Copies. 19735201004 - Letter written to Dr. Kennedy from Charles Magrath about visiting the site of the Indian Battle site with Jerry Potts. 23 February 1887. 2 Copies. 19735201005 - Letter written to Charles Magrath from C. P. L. Fowler about Charles Russell painting A Scene Of The Last Indian Battle. 9 April 1905. 2 Copies. 19735201006 - Letter written to Charles Magrath from Mrs. Charles Russell about the completion date of the painting showing the Last Great Indian Battle.13 July 1905. 2 Copies.

Access Restrictions

Public Access

Accession No.

19735201003

Collection

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