William Henry Miller miscellany, 1879-1916.
Collection Number: 2811
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
William Henry Miller miscellany, 1879-1916.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
2811
Abstract:
Includes drawings and blueprints for Cornell buildings, including Sage infirmary medical
building and the Cascadilla School in Ithaca, New York; unidentified drawings; details
of two fireplaces in the Ithaca Conservatory of Music (now Ithaca College); two small
hand carved wooden panels presented by Miller to the College of Architecture at the
time of its semi-centennial (1921); a scrapbook of clippings and plates from architectural
magazines; a book of architectural postcards, including some depicting Miller's buildings;
account books with Gauntlett and Brooks, pertaining to the Fiske House of Jennie McGraw
Fiske; two letters from Andrew Dickson White to Miller, 1870, 1896; and correspondence
relating to the construction of the kitchen in Prudence Risley Hall, including letters
to E.L. Williams (Cornell University Treasurer) from Miller, Thomas Tree (Manager
of Sage College), and Flora Rose, 1913.
Abstract:
Also, plans and specifications for addition to President White's house, 1895, with
comments by Andrew Dickson White (12 items).
Abstract:
A letter possibly to William Henry Miller from his mother, 1879.
Creator:
Miller, William Henry, 1848-1922.
Quanitities:
.4 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English
William Henry Miller was an Ithaca, New York architect. He designed several Cornell
University buildings, including Uris Library. He was a member of the Cornell Class
of 1872.
Includes drawings and blueprints for Cornell buildings, including Sage infirmary medical
building and the Cascadilla School in Ithaca, New York; unidentified drawings; details
of two fireplaces in the Ithaca Conservatory of Music (now Ithaca College); two small
hand carved wooden panels presented by Miller to the College of Architecture at the
time of its semi-centennial (1921); a scrapbook of clippings and plates from architectural
magazines; a book of architectural postcards, including some depicting Miller's buildings;
account books with Gauntlett and Brooks, pertaining to the Fiske House of Jennie McGraw
Fiske; two letters from Andrew Dickson White to Miller, 1870, 1896; and correspondence
relating to the construction of the kitchen in Prudence Risley Hall, including letters
to E.L. Williams (Cornell University Treasurer) from Miller, Thomas Tree (Manager
of Sage College), and Flora Rose, 1913.
Also, plans and specifications for addition to President White's house, 1895, with
comments by Andrew Dickson White (12 items).
A letter possibly to William Henry Miller from his mother, 1879.
See also: Heller House Records, #15-4-1886.
See also: William Henry Miller papers, #1856.
Access to building plans in Mapcase Folder 1 and 6 restricted to permission of the
office of Planning Design and Construction.
Collection originally found to contain mold. Material was cleaned, but mold may still
be present. Individuals with weak immune systems may need to take extra precautions.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
William Henry Miller Miscellany, #2811. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections,
Cornell University Library.
Names:
White, Andrew Dickson, 1832-1918.
Rose, Flora, 1874-
Tree, Thomas.
Williams, E. L.
Fiske, Jennie McGraw, 1840-1881.
Cascadilla School (Ithaca, N.Y.)
Cornell University -- : Buildings.
Fiske House (Ithaca, N.Y.)
Gauntlett and Brooks (Ithaca, N.Y.)
Subjects:
Architects.
Kitchens -- New York (State) -- Ithaca.
Architecture -- New York (State) -- Ithaca.
Architecture, Domestic -- United States.
Form and Genre Terms:
Scrapbooks.
Account books.
Postcards.
Architectural drawings.
CONTAINER LIST
Container
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Description
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Date
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Box 1 |
Architectural Post Card Collection
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Box 1 |
Glasses and case
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Scope and Contents
Wire framed glasses beleived to have belonged to William Henry Miller. Originally
on display in the Miller-Heller house.
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Restricted to permission of RMC staff.
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Box 1 |
Pins
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Scope and Contents
Pins belonging to William Henry Miller originally on display in the Miller-Heller
house and given by Robert North Jr, grandson, in December 1988. Includes coral, diamond,
and gold stickpin, mother of pearl and silver stickpin, St. Augustine Commandery 38
Eagle Chapter 58 pin engraved with Miller's name and Chi Phi fraternity pin. All pins
in blue jewelery box.
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Restricted to permission of RMC staff.
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Box 1 | Folder 1 |
Correspondence A.D. White and Mrs. Miller
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1878-1896-06-05 | ||
Box 1 | Folder 2 |
Prudence Risley Hall Correspondence
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1913-04-09-1913-06-02 | ||
Box 1 | Folder 3 |
Account Booklets (Fiske House, 32 Eddy St, Price Plaining Mill)
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1880-1881 | ||
Box 1 | Folder 4 |
William Henry Miller information
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Scope and Contents
Biographical information, list of buildings, and walking tour map.
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Mapcase Folder 1 |
Veranda and Carriage Porch Plan and Elevation A.D. White House
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Conditions Governing Use
Mold present
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Mapcase Folder 1 |
Photocopy Transverse Section Through Main Hall Looking West Uris Library
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1889-06-01 | |||
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Conditions Governing Use
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Mapcase Folder 1 |
Mantel Details Conservatory of Music
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1894-05-30 | |||
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Conditions Governing Use
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Mapcase Folder 1 |
Unknown Plan
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Mapcase Folder 1 |
Mounted photocopy of 1896 Andrew White letter
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1896-06-05 | |||
Scope and Contents
Letter to Miller describing plans for what appears to be Eddy Street gate. This copy
was originally framed and on display in the Miller-Heller house.
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Mapcase Folder 1 |
Mounted photocopy of letter regarding childhood home of William Henry Miller
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1989-04-16 | |||
Scope and Contents
Letter from Mary Anna North Tatem with image of house labeled Trenton Falls, New York
from her Uncle Halsey. This copy was originally framed and on display in the Miller-Heller
house.
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Mapcase Folder 2 |
North and South Elevation Jacob Cram's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 2 |
East and West Elevation Jacob Cram's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 2 |
Interior Sectional Elevation Hall Looking Toward Fire Place Jacob Cram's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 2 |
Foundation Plan Jacob Cram's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 2 |
Basement Plan Jacob Cram's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 2 |
First Floor Plan Jacob Cram's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 2 |
Second Floor Plan Jacob Cram's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 2 |
Roof Plan Jacob Cram's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 2 |
Front Door and Fire Place Details Jacob Cram's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 2 |
Finish in Butler's Pantry Details Jacob Cram's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 2 |
South Side of Billard Room Details Jacob Cram's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 3 |
Dining Room Mantel James T. Clossen's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 3 |
Library Mantel Details James T. Clossen's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 3 |
South East Elevation James T. Clossen's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 3 |
South West Elevation James T. Clossen's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 3 |
North East Elevation James T. Clossen's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 3 |
Second Story Plan James T. Clossen's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 3 |
Ground Floor Plan James T. Clossen's Residence
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Mapcase Folder 3 |
Third Story Plan James T. Clossen's
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Mapcase Folder 4 |
Folder Manuscript Note Prof. Wait Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 4 |
Grille Detail for Inside Vestibule Door in Residence of M. E. Olmsted
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Mapcase Folder 4 |
Unknown Building East Elevation
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Mapcase Folder 4 |
Unknown Building Front Elevation
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Mapcase Folder 5 |
Basement Plan Warren E. Dennis Residence
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1894-09-20 | |||
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Mapcase Folder 5 |
First Floor Plan Warren E. Dennis Residence
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1894-09-20 | |||
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Mapcase Folder 5 |
Second Floor Plan Warren E. Dennis Residence
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1894-09-20 | |||
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Mapcase Folder 5 |
North and South Elevation Warren E. Dennis Residence
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1894-09-20 | |||
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Mapcase Folder 5 |
East Elevation Warren E. Dennis Residence
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1894-09-20 | |||
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Mapcase Folder 5 |
Second Floor Plumbing Plan Warren E. Dennis Residence
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Mapcase Folder 5 |
Dining Room and Billard Room Details Warren E. Dennis Residence
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1894-09-20 | |||
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Mapcase Folder 6 |
Cellar and Cold Storage Plan C.U. Medical Building
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Mapcase Folder 6 |
Basement Plan C.U. Medical Building
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Mapcase Folder 6 |
North Elevation C.U. Medical Building
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Mapcase Folder 6 |
West Elevation C.U. Medical Building
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Mapcase Folder 6 |
South Elevation C.U. Medical Building
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Mapcase Folder 6 |
East Elevation C.U. Medical Building
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Mapcase Folder 6 |
Court Elevations C.U. Medical Building
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Mapcase Folder 6 |
Longitudinal Section Looking South Of Basement and Cellar Through Cold Storage C.U.
Medical Building
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Mapcase Folder 6 |
Transverse Section Looking East Through Main Entrance and Staircase C.U. Medical Building
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Mapcase Folder 6 |
Details of Main Entrance C.U. Medical Building
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Mapcase Folder 6 |
Details of Interior Finish C.U. Medical Building
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Mapcase Folder 6 |
Details of Interior Finish C.U. Medical Building
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Conditions Governing Use
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Front Elevation of Porch for Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Side Elevation of Porch for Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Additions to Roof Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Additions to Roof Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
West Elevation Dormitories Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
East Elevation Dormitories Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Roof Plan Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Roof Plan Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Fifth Floor Plan Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Ventilation Plan Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
East Elevation Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
South Elevation Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Front Elevation Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
North Elevation Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Basement Plan Cascadila School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
First Floor Plan Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Second Floor Plan Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Third Floor Plan Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Roof Plan Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
South Elevation Dormitories Cascadilla School Blueprints
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
North Elevation Dormitories Cascadilla School Blueprints
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
West Elevation Dormitories Cascadilla School Blueprints
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
East Elevation Dormitories Cascadilla School Blueprints
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
North Elevation Photocopy Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Roof Plan Photocopy Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Basement Plan Photocopy Dormitories Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
First Floor Photocopy Dormitories Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
South Elevation Dormitories Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
North Elevation Dormitories Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
North Elevation Dormitories Cascadilla School Roof Extension
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
West Elevation Dormitories Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
South Elevation Dormitories Cascadilla School Extension
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
East Elevation Dormitories Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Basement Plan Dormitories Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
First Floor Plan Dormitories Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Second Floor Plan Dormitories Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Third Floor Plan Dormitories Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Fourth Floor Plan Dormitories Cascadilla School
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Mapcase Folder 7 |
Footings Plan Dormitories Cascadilla School
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Volume |
Architectural Scrap Book Encompassing News Paper Clippings of Miller's Work, Cathedral
and Church Images, and Various Other Architectural Details
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1879-1916 |