Milles, Carl, 1875-1955
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1875 - 1955
Found in 43 Collections and/or Records:
Bernard “Tony” Rosenthal Papers
Collection
Identifier: 2000-07
Abstract
In 1939, Tony Rosenthal attended the Cranbrook Academy of Art to study sculpture with Carl Milles. There he met and became friends with Charles Eames, Florence Schust Knoll, Eero Saarinen, and others. After WWII, Rosenthal worked on commissions for several architectural firms and taught sculpture at UCLA. In 1960, he moved to New York City where he exhibited in galleries and received commissions to create outdoor sculptures in New York City, Honolulu, Ann Arbor, and other cities. In 1980,...
Dates:
1939 - 2000
Edwin C. “Ted” Rust Collection of Carl Milles Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: 2014-09
Abstract
In the summer of 1935 Ted Rust attended the Cranbrook Academy of Art as a sculpture student, studying under Carl Milles. This collection of eight letters complements the collection of Milles’ correspondence. Milles, a prolific letter writer, often corresponded with students and remained friends with them for years after they left Cranbrook. These eight letters are typical and reflect Milles’ views on life, art, philosophy, and world politics.
Dates:
1935 - 1940
Saarinen, Eliel, 1931 - 1932
File — Container: Box 4, Folder: 19
Collection Scope
From the Collection:
The collection consists chiefly of correspondence, photographs, early writings of Strengell and published works of her father, Gustaf Strengell, textile samples and her work in the Philippines. Together they document Strengell’s life as a weaver, teacher, photographer, artist, mother and wife.
SERIES I: Personal (1620-1998) contains materials relating to Strengell’s family, specifically several works by her father, Gustaf Strengell, in Finnish. In addition there are notebooks of...
Dates:
1931 - 1932
Saarinen Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: 1990-08
Abstract
Finnish architect, Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen was born August 20, 1873. In 1904 Saarinen married artist Minna Carolina Mathilde Louise “Loja” Gesellius (b. 1879). The Saarinen's daughter Eeva Lisa “Pipsan” was born in Helsingfors, Finland on 31 March 1905 and their son Eero was born in Kyrkslaett, Finland on 20 August 1910. In 1923 Eliel met the Detroit newspaper magnate George Gough Booth, who was to become his chief patron in America. At Booth’s invitation, Saarinen moved his practice to...
Dates:
1880 - 1989
Astrid Sampe Collection of Eero Saarinen Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: 1995-87
Abstract
Astrid Sampe studied at the Higher Industrial Art School of Stockholm and as an exchange student at the Royal Academy of Art in London. Her career spanned many decades starting in 1935, and encompassed being head of Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), being appointed "Royal Designer, Hon.RDI of the Royal Society of Arts and, in 1951, wove the first fiberglass fabrics. This collection comprises correspondence reflecting the romantic attachment between Eero Saarinen and Astrid Sampe, as well as her role...
Dates:
1948 - 1960
Maja Schjolin Papers
Collection
Identifier: 1982-10
Abstract
In 1951, Maija and her husband Hans moved to a three acre property in Birmingham, Michigan three miles southeast of Cranbrook. Over the course of thirty years, Maja created the largest and most diverse wild plant garden in Michigan, with over 300 varieties of plants. Her wildflower garden was widely visited attended by garden enthusiasts and tour groups, and often attracted publicity in the local press. She developed a close friendship with botanist James R. Wells of Cranbrook Institute of...
Dates:
1982 - 1989
Scrapbook 3, 1949 - 1953
File — Container: Box 4, Item: 1
Collection Scope
From the Collection:
SERIES I: Personal (1942; 1964-1965; 1996) contains certificates and applications. SERIES II: Correspondence (1941-1994; n.d.) contains many letters to and from CAA students, alumni, and faculty members from 1941-1994.SERIES III: Original Artwork (n.d.) contains correspondence in the form of original drawings, sketches, etc., from Kimball's Cranbrook associates – many of these are in the form of Christmas cards. SERIES IV: CAA Alumni Exhibition Catalogs...
Dates:
1949 - 1953
Scrapbooks, undated
File — Container: Box 1, Item: 1
Collection Scope
From the Collection:
The scrapbooks contain news clippings and photographs of Margaret Biggar and Eloise Hooker and their work as metalsmiths. There are also clippings on resident artists and the art studios at Cranbrook Academy of Art, including Kirk, Eschmann, Fredericks, Milles, the weaving studio and the Cranbrook Press. There are some photographs of Biggar and Kirk in the CAA studio. Additional clippings relate to Fairhope residents, fellow artists and friends, as well as the obituary notices...
Dates:
undated
Series I: General Correspondence, 1933-12
File — Container: Box 9, Folder: 6
Collection Scope
From the Collection:
Series I: General Correspondence (1909-1988) contains correspondence between Henry and Carolyn Booth and their family and friends in the period 1909-1988. Important subjects in this series include the following: Asheville School 1913-1918; University of Michigan 1918-1924; Travels in Europe by Henry Scripps Booth and J. Robert F. Swanson during the period July 1922 - May 1923. Correspondence between Henry Scripps Booth and Carolyn Farr Booth; Travels by George Gough Booth and Ellen Warren...
Dates:
1933-12
Series I: General Correspondence, 1934-01
File — Container: Box 9, Folder: 7
Collection Scope
From the Collection:
Series I: General Correspondence (1909-1988) contains correspondence between Henry and Carolyn Booth and their family and friends in the period 1909-1988. Important subjects in this series include the following: Asheville School 1913-1918; University of Michigan 1918-1924; Travels in Europe by Henry Scripps Booth and J. Robert F. Swanson during the period July 1922 - May 1923. Correspondence between Henry Scripps Booth and Carolyn Farr Booth; Travels by George Gough Booth and Ellen Warren...
Dates:
1934-01
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