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Miller, Francis L., 1896-1961

 Person

Biography

Francis L. Miller, father of Rev. Francis X. Miller, S.J., was born in Franklin, Massachusetts, on February 9, 1896. In 1913, Mr. Miller began working in the treasurer's office at the College of the Holy Cross and in 1931, he became the first bursar of the College. He held this position until his death on January 21, 1961 at the age of 64. He also served as Auburn Massachusett's town selectman from 1941 to 1946 and Auburn's town treasurer from 1953 to 1958. He is the only layman to be buried in the Jesuit Cemetery at Holy Cross.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

The Miller Family Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SC172-MILL
Scope and Contents The Miller Family Collection holds photographs, ephemera, certificates, and other materials belonging to members of the family. The bulk of the collection are family photographs dating from 1924 to circa 2000. Most are personal snapshots but there are some professional photographs. The bulk of these date between the 1940s and the 1960s and most depict Rev. Francis X. Miller SJ with his friends or with his Jesuits brothers. Additionally, the collection holds some ephemera and memorabilia...
Dates: 1920-2009