Milles, Carl, 1875-1955

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Milles was born in Sweden and later taught at Cranbrook Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Henry Booth was the son of George G. Booth, a founder of Cranbrook.

From the description of Carl Milles letter to Henry Booth, 1943 September 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220146114

Fitch graduated from the Pratt Institute of Art and worked as a professional artist before coming to CMU in 1933. She retired as Assoc. Prof. Emeritus in 1957. Fitch also designed her own house and was a painter and weaver. She died at age 79 on Feb. 28, 1975 in Mount Pleasant (Mich.). (Information from her obituary, Daily Times News, March 4, 1975.) Milles was born in Sweden on June 23, 1875. After school he apprenticed in cabinet making and studied woodwork, carving, and modeling. His work won first prize in the Swedish Arts and Crafts Society (1897) and, later, in Upsala (Sweden). In 1905 he married painter Olga Granner of Austria. In 1920 Milles was appointed Professor of Modeling at the Royal Academy of Art, Stockholm. After various international exhibits, he was appointed Resident Sculptor and Head of the Dept. of Sculpture at Cranborook Academy of Art. The Academy acquired his sculpture in 1934. Milles lived and worked at the Academy, 1939-1947. On June 23, 1955, he was awarded Cranbrook's Founders' Medal. Milles died in Sweden on Sept. 19, 1955. (Information from his biography.) Central State Teachers College is now Central Michigan University.

From the description of Collection, 1945-1946. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 45611478

Swedish-American scuptor.

From the description of Letters to René Müller, 1937-1944. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 64432600

Carl Milles was born in Lagga, Sweden, the son of Major Emil ("Mille") Andersson. He derived his name from the inversion of his father's nickname "Milles (Mille's) Carl". He was apprenticed to a cabinetmaker and studied for 3 years at the Technical School in Stockholm, during which time he befriended sculptor John Borjeson. Between 1897 and 1900, Milles studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. While in Paris, he met artist Olga Granner, whom he married in 1905. In 1902, Milles gained recognition in Sweden with his design for the Sten Sture monument. Milles also studied at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan and became a citizen of the United States in 1945.

From the description of Carl Milles papers, 1942-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122594271

Swedish sculptor.

From the description of Letter, n.d., to L'Art et les artistes. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80343346

Carl Milles was a sculptor. His wife, Olga, was also an artist.

Milles was born in Lagga, Sweden, the son of Major Emil ("Mille") Andersson. He derived his name from the inversion of his father's nickname "Milles (Mille's) Carl". He was apprenticed to a cabinetmaker and studied for 3 years at the Technical School in Stockholm, during which time he befriended sculptor John Borjeson. Between 1897 and 1900, Milles studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. While in Paris, he met artist Olga Granner, whom he married in 1905. In 1902, Milles gained recognition in Sweden with his design for the Sten Sture monument. Milles also studied at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan and became a citizen of the United States in 1945.

From the description of Carl and Olga Milles papers, 1933-1951. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122571350

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referencedIn Library Collection of Study Photographs and Clippings, ca. 1930-2000 Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, The Clark
referencedIn Tully, Mrs. Peace Memorial Statue. Minnesota Historical Society Library
referencedIn Papers of Robert Woods Bliss and Mildred Barnes Bliss, ca. 1860-1969 (inclusive) Harvard University Archives.
referencedIn Milles, Carl, 1875-1955 : [miscellaneous ephemeral material]. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
creatorOf Milles, Carl, 1875-1955. Collection, 1945-1946. Clarke Historical Library
referencedIn Robert C. Koepnick papers, 1879-1995, 1879-1995, 1930s-1980s University of Dayton
referencedIn Lindbergh, Anne Morrow, 1906-2001. Anne Morrow Lindbergh papers, 1906-1997 (inclusive). Yale University Library
referencedIn J. Davidson Stephen papers Archives of American Art
referencedIn Janet deCoux papers Archives of American Art
creatorOf Rich, Frances. Frances Rich papers, 1924-1988. Getty Research Institute
creatorOf Knoll, Florence, 1917-. Florence Knoll Bassett papers, 1932-2000. Smithsonian Institution. Libraries
referencedIn Aloe, Louis P., 1867-1929. Aloe Plaza Collection, Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Howard Baer, 1929-1956. Saint Louis Art Museum, Richardson Memorial Library
creatorOf Milles, Carl, 1875-1955. Letters to René Müller, 1937-1944. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Carl Milles letter to Henry Booth Archives of American Art
referencedIn Miscellaneous photographs collection Archives of American Art
creatorOf Carl and Olga Milles papers Archives of American Art
referencedIn Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Office of the Director. James H. Chillman, Jr. bequests and special funds, 1923-1970. Hirsch Library Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
referencedIn Pete Schiwetz papers Archives of American Art
creatorOf Milles, Carl, 1875-1955. Letter, 1939 June 9, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., to Jean Paul Slusser, Ann Arbor. University of Michigan
creatorOf Milles, Carl, 1875-1955. Letter, n.d., to L'Art et les artistes. Getty Research Institute
referencedIn Laurance P. and Isabel S. Roberts Papers, 1910-2005, 1910-2005 Biblioteca Berenson, Villa I Tatti - The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies
creatorOf Milles, Carl, 1875-1955. Letter, 1936 Apr. 10, Cranbrook [Bloomfield Hills, Mich.] to J.E. Hanna, Detroit. University of Michigan
creatorOf Milles, Carl, 1875-1955. Carl Milles photograph collection, ca. 1938-1939. Aurora University, Phillips Library
creatorOf Kristina, Queen of Sweden, 1626-1689. Autograph draft of a letter : to Pierre Michon, undated [probably late 1684]. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Koepnick, Robert C., 1907-1995. Robert C. Koepnick papers, 1879-1995, 1879-1995 [193-]-[198-]. University of Dayton, Roesch Library
referencedIn Cranbrook Foundation records Archives of American Art
referencedIn Albert Kahn papers Archives of American Art
referencedIn Burroughs, Clyde H., 1882-1973. The Clyde H. Burroughs records, 1906-1946. Detroit Institute of Arts Research Library & Archives, DIA Research Library & Archives
creatorOf Carl Milles papers Archives of American Art
referencedIn Witman, Arthur, 1902-1991. 35mm negative collection, 1936-1969. University of Missouri - St Louis, University Libraries, Thomas Jefferson, St. Louis Mercantile Library, (former branch Ward E. Barnes)
creatorOf Milles, Carl, 1875-1955. [Study for library and museum, Cranbrook Academy of Art] [graphic]. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Berenson, Bernard and Mary. Papers, 1880-2002, 1880-2002 Biblioteca Berenson, Villa I Tatti - The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies
referencedIn Alumni Association (University of Michigan), Individual Photographs, ca. 1880-ca. 1960s Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf Janet deCoux papers Archives of American Art
creatorOf MILLES, CARL. Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
referencedIn Library Collection of Study Photographs and Clippings, ca. 1930-2000 Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, The Clark
referencedIn Sandzén, Birger. Correspondence with Carl Zigrosser, 1936-1941. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Milles, Carl, 1875-1955. Artist file. Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives
referencedIn Roberts, Laurance P. Laurance P. and Isabel S. Roberts Papers, 1910-2005 : a finding aid. Biblioteca Berenson, Villa I Tatti - The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies
referencedIn Florence Knoll Bassett papers Archives of American Art
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referencedIn Oral history interview with Zoltan Sepeshy Archives of American Art
referencedIn Oral history interview with Duane Hanson Archives of American Art
referencedIn Oral history interview with Ray Eames Archives of American Art
referencedIn Oral history interview with Zoltan Sepeshy Archives of American Art
referencedIn Oral history interview with Marshall Fredericks Archives of American Art
referencedIn Oral history interview with Harry Bertoia Archives of American Art
referencedIn Oral history interview with Marianna Pineda Archives of American Art
referencedIn Oral history interview with Harvey K. Littleton Archives of American Art
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associatedWith Aloe, Louis P., 1867-1929. person
associatedWith Berenson, Bernard, 1865-1959 person
associatedWith Berenson, Mary, 1864-1945 person
associatedWith Bertoia, Harry, person
correspondedWith Bliss, Robert Woods, 1875-1962 person
associatedWith Boberg, Anna. person
associatedWith Booth, George G. (George Gough), b. 1864. person
associatedWith Burroughs, Clyde H., 1882-1973. person
associatedWith Central Michigan University corporateBody
associatedWith Christ-Janer, Albert, 1910-1973. person
associatedWith Cranbrook Academy of Art corporateBody
associatedWith Cranbrook Foundation. corporateBody
associatedWith De Coux, Janet person
associatedWith De Coux, Janet, 1904-1999. person
associatedWith Eames, Ray person
associatedWith Fitch, Frances G. person
associatedWith Fredericks, Marshall, 1908-1998 person
associatedWith Fredericks, Marshall, 1908-1998. person
associatedWith Hanna, J. E. person
associatedWith Hanson, Duane person
associatedWith Kahn, Albert person
associatedWith Kahn, Albert, 1869-1942. person
associatedWith Kamperman, George A. (George Abel), 1880-1961. person
associatedWith Knoll, Florence, 1917- person
associatedWith Knoll, Florence (Florence Knoll Bassett) person
associatedWith Koepnick, Robert C., 1907-1995. person
associatedWith Kristina, Queen of Sweden, 1626-1689. person
associatedWith Lamont, Frances Kent, 1899-1975. person
associatedWith Levitan, Israel, 1912-1982. person
associatedWith Lindbergh, Anne Morrow, 1906-2001. person
associatedWith Littleton, Harvey K. person
associatedWith Millesgården (Lidingö, Sweden) corporateBody
associatedWith Millesgården (Stockholm, Sweden) corporateBody
associatedWith Milles, Olga Granner, 1874-1967. person
associatedWith Milles, Ruth Anna Maria, 1873-1941. person
associatedWith Morrison, Helen Balfour. person
associatedWith Müller, René, person
associatedWith Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Office of the Director. corporateBody
associatedWith Mussolini, Benito, 1883-1945. person
associatedWith Pineda, Marianna, 1925- person
associatedWith Plaut, James S. (James Sachs), 1912-1996. person
associatedWith Rich, Frances. person
associatedWith Roberts, Isabel Spaulding, 1911-2005 person
associatedWith Roberts, Laurance P. person
associatedWith Rogers, Meyric R. (Meyric Reynold), 1893- person
associatedWith Sandzén, Birger. person
associatedWith Sawyer, Esther Hoyt. person
associatedWith Schiwetz, Pete, 1909- person
associatedWith Sepeshy, Zoltan, 1898-1974, person
associatedWith Sepeshy, Zoltan L., 1898-1974. person
associatedWith Slusser, Jean Paul, 1886- person
associatedWith Stephen, J. Davidson (James Davidson), 1900- person
associatedWith Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. Library. corporateBody
associatedWith University of Michigan. Alumni Association. corporateBody
associatedWith Witman, Arthur, 1902-1991. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Bloomfield Hills (Mich.)
Mount Pleasant (Mich.)
Michigan
Sweden
Michigan
Subject
Sculpture, American
Sculpture, American
Artists
Educators
Sculptors
Sculpture, Swedish
Swedish American sculptors
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Birth 1875-06-23

Death 1955-09-19

Swedes

Swedish,

English,

French

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