Collection:
Webb Miller
Description:
Webb Miller wearing hat and overcoat standing in front of tall open decorative door, signs in French and "United Press of America" beside it. Written across lower right corner: "Webb Miller"
Object ID:
2007—0012.0102
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
People:
Miller, Webb
Other #:
P005496
Print Size:
5.1 x 6"
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 on Street
Webb Miller on Street