Kate Thompson Bromley Papers
Collection Scope
The collection consists of photocopies of excerpts from the diaries of Kate Thompson Bromley. The diary entries document Bromley’s association with Cranbrook personalities, especially those relating to the Academy of Art. Much of the excerpts pertain to Bromley’s relationship with Carl and Olga Milles, and include accounts of visits to their home and studio, and to events and parties with other Cranbrook artists and individuals. A large portion of the material is devoted to political issues, both at Cranbrook and in the world in general. Entries also reflect Bromley’s personal views and observations of the people and events at Cranbrook spanning a 40-year time period.
Dates
- 1916 - 1955
Creator
- Bromley, Kate Thompson (Person)
Access
Access to the collection is unrestricted.
Use
Copyright to this collection is held by the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library. Requests for copyright permission must be made to Burton.
History
Kate Agnes Thompson married Frank Latham Bromley 2 May 1900 in Detroit. They moved to Bloomfield Hills and as neighbors, became ensconced in the Cranbrook community. Kate’s personal interests centered in the arts, and she became very good friends with Carl and Olga Milles, as well as with other Cranbrook personalities.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (1 MS)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Kate Agnes Thompson married Frank Latham Bromley on May 2, 1900, in Detroit. They moved to Bloomfield Hills and, as neighbors, became ensconced in the Cranbrook community. Kate’s personal interests centered in the arts, and she became very good friends with Carl and Olga Milles, as well as with other Cranbrook personalities. The collection consists of photocopies of excerpts from the diaries of Kate Thompson Bromley. The diary entries document Bromley’s association with Cranbrook personalities, especially those relating to the Academy of Art. Much of the excerpts pertain to Bromley’s relationship with Carl and Olga Milles, and include accounts of visits to their home and studio, and to events and parties with other Cranbrook artists and individuals. A large portion of the material is devoted to political issues, both at Cranbrook and in the world in general. Entries also reflect Bromley’s personal views and observations of the people and events at Cranbrook spanning a 40-year time period.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by Cranbrook institution loosely by subject.
Acquisition
Excerpts were reproduced on microfilm from the original diaries in November 1980 and donated by the Burton Historical Library.
Originals
The original diaries are held by the Burton Historical Collection at Detroit Public Library.
Other Copies
Microfilm copies are held at the Archives.
Processing History
Beverly Hoffman, 1981, Leslie S. Edwards, 2002
- Arts and crafts movement
- Bertoia, Harry
- Booth, George G. (George Gough), 1864-1949
- Booth, Ellen Warren Scripps, 1863-1948
- Christ Church Cranbrook (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.)
- Cranbrook Academy of Art
- Cranbrook Foundation
- Eschmann, Jean
- Ford, Henry, 1863-1947
- Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
- Gray, Nellie Beveridge (circa 1906-)
- Kirk, Arthur Nevill
- Maroti, Geza
- Marquis, Samuel S., 1866-1948
- McEwen, Katherine
- Milles, Carl, 1875-1955
- Milles, Olga Granner, 1874-1967
- Saarinen Swanson, Pipsan
- Saarinen, Eliel, 1873-1950
- Saarinen, Loja
- Sculpture
- Stevens, William Oliver, 1878-1955
- Strengell, Marianne, 1909-
- Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959
Creator
- Bromley, Kate Thompson (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Kate Thompson Bromley Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid written by Beverly Hoffman
- Date
- 1981
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- Resource record created by Laura MacNewman.
Revision Statements
- 2002: Revised by Leslie S. Edwards
Repository Details
Part of the Cranbrook Archives, Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research Repository