Collection:
Webb Miller
Date:
1916
Description:
Both .0013a and .0013b are b/w photographic postcards of a man (Webb MIller) in WWI—type uniform standing in front of a floorless tent. This photograph was likely taken in Columbus, New Mexico during the Pancho Villa campaign
Object ID:
2007—0012.0013a,b
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
People:
Miller, Webb
Other #:
P005407a,b
Print Size:
5.5 x 3.5
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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picture of Webb Miller
picture of Webb Miller