Collection:
Webb Miller
Date:
1939
Description:
B/w portion of the right side of a larger photograph showing a standing man, smiling, in formal attire; other men visible behind him. On the back is written "Webb Miller/during tour through Canada with Royal entourage/Please Return"
Object ID:
2007—0012.0086
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
People:
Miller, Webb
Other #:
P005480
Print Size:
2 x 4.4"
Search Terms:
Webb Miller
Notes:
Webb Miller, born in 1891 in Sumnerville/Pokagon, graduate of Dowagiac High School around 1910. Miller went on to become a journalist in Chicago, covered the Pancho Villa insurrection at the Mexican border in 1915 and landed a job at United Press. Stayed with UP and covered World War I, Ghandi, Etheopian War, Spanish Civil War and came to head UP Europe. Died mysterious death in 1940. Collection from donor's niece, who received the collection from Webb Miller's daughter—in—law, Helene Miller.
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miller standing with tall hat
miller standing with tall hat