Collection:
Webb Miller
Date:
1919
Description:
B/w photograph of the backs of several men, many wearing tophats, woman at right front writing something. Possibly dignitaries at Riviera at post—war conference. Photograph has ruffled edge.
Object ID:
2007—0012.0021
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
Other #:
P005415
Print Size:
7.25 x 5.4"
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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unidentified men in hats
unidentified men in hats