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A Finding Aid to the Francis Millet Rogers Research Material Regarding Francis Davis Millet, 1897-1955(bulk 1945-1955), in the Archives of American Art

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.rogefran
Creators:
Rogers, Francis Millet
Dates:
1897-1955
bulk 1945-1955
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.4 Linear feet
Repository:
The Francis Millet Rogers research material regarding Francis Davis Millet measures 0.4 linear feet and is dated 1897-1955, with the bulk of the records dated 1945-1955. The collection consists of the manuscript of Rogers' unpublished biography, "Frank D. Millet: American of the Americans," circa 1955, with related correspondence, reference notes, printed matter, and photographs.

Scope and Content Note

Scope and Content Note
The Francis Millet Rogers research material regarding Francis Davis Millet measures 0.4 linear feet and is dated 1897-1955, with the bulk of the records dated 1945-1955. The collection consists of the manuscript of Rogers' unpublished biography, "Frank D. Millet: American of the Americans," circa 1955, with related correspondence, reference notes, printed matter, and photographs.

Biographical Note

Biographical Note
Mr. and Mrs. Rogers decided to give their son, Frances Rogers, the middle name of Millet to honor the artist Francis Davis Millet. The Rogers were friends with the artist's brother, Charles Sumner Millet. Francis Millet Rogers became a scholar of Portuguese language and history who was a member of the romance languages and literature faculty at Harvard University, where he later served as Dean. Between 1945 and 1955, he researched the life and works of the man for whom he was named. Professor Rogers' manuscript, "Frank D. Rogers: American of the Americans," remains unpublished.

Administration

Author
Catherine S. Gaines
Separated Material
Printed material concerning various institutions with which Millet was affiliated, and clippings about F. D. Millet that highlight commissions, his affiliation with the American Academy in Rome, and the Titanic tragedy, were filmed on reel 1096 but are not listed here as the originals were transferred to Smithsonian Libraries in November 1976.
Provenance
Gift of Francis Millet Rogers, 1975. After microfilming in 1976, some of the printed matter was transferred to the Smithsonian Libraries.
Alternative Forms Available
The collection is available on 35 mm microfilm reels 1095-1096 in Archives of American Art offices, and through interlibrary loan.
Processing Information
The collection was prepared for microfilming in 1976. After microfilming some of the printed matter was transferred to the Smithsonian Libraries. This finding aid was prepared in 2005 by Cathy Gaines.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access
The collection is open for research. Patrons must use microfilm copy.
Terms of Use
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Preferred Citation
The Francis Millet Rogers research material regarding Francis Davis Millet, 1897-1955 (bulk 1945-1955). Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Related Material
The Archives also holds the papers of Francis Davis Millet and the Millet Family.

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