Collection:
Webb Miller
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Framed b/w photograph of Webb Miller in WWII "uniform" smiling toward the camera. He is wearing a light colored trenchcoat with wide labels, self—belt, dark gloves, military cap, and a helmet is hanging from a strap across his shoulder. The picture is framed in a narrow gold—colored frame.
Object ID:
2007—0012.0224
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
People:
Miller, Webb
Other #:
P005854
Print Size:
7 x 9"
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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Webb Miller 1940
Webb Miller 1940