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Archives of American Art
Carl Milles letter to Henry Booth
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.boothenr
- Creators:
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Milles, Carl, 1875-1955
- Dates:
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1943 September 27
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Item
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A letter from Carl Milles, September 27, 1943, regarding Booth's uninvited visit to Milles's Cranbrook studio. Milles writes that he "looses all inspiration if strangers can go in that way."
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
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.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3134 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1962 by Henry S. Booth.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
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