Archives of American Art

Arthur Millier papers

Summary
Collection ID:
AAA.millarth
Creators:
Millier, Arthur, 1893-
Dates:
1906-1975
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.4 Linear feet
(on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A resume and a commendation; 35 letters, including 2 from Theodore Dreiser, and 23 condolence letters to Sarah Millier, 1975, and correspondence with Marvin Ross; a guest book, 1972, from an exhibition of Millier's work; writings by Millier; a scrapbook of clippings, 1963-1969; an album, 1906-1908, containing writings, 14 sketches by various artists, and photographs; 2 sketchbooks, 5 watercolor sketches by Millier, ca. 1970; exhibition invitations and catalogs; clippings; miscellaneous printed material; photographs of Millier, his family and friends, and of his works of art.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Art critic, etcher and printmaker; Los Angeles, California. Died 1975.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3887 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Reproduction Note
Condolence letters are photocopies.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals retained by donor.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1979 by Sarah Millier, Millier's widow.
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.
Keywords
Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Art criticism -- California -- Los Angeles Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sketchbooks Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Art critics -- California -- Los Angeles Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Etchers -- California -- Los Angeles Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Painters -- California -- Los Angeles Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Printmakers -- California -- Los Angeles Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Watercolorists -- California -- Los Angeles Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Dreiser, Theodore, 1871-1945 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Ross, Marvin C. (Marvin Chauncey), 1904-1977 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Repository Contact
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