Collection:
Webb Miller
Date:
ca. 1931
Description:
B/w matte photograph of four men wearing dark suits and hats, walking abreast on a wide sidewalk. Webb Miller is second on left; others are probably United Press co—workers.
Object ID:
2007—0012.0043
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
People:
Miller, Webb
Other #:
P005437
Print Size:
10 x 8"
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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4 men walking
4 men walking