The World Wide Webb Miller
Collection:
Webb Miller
Date:
1936
Description:
.0066a: B/w photograph, somewhat yellowed, of head and chest of seated man (Webb Miller)
.0066b: Two b/w snapshots, 2.5 x 3.75", of Webb Miller, sitting in same chair in slightly different positions, shots taken in Hollywood while on book tour.
.0066c: Two b/w snapshots, 2.5 x 3.75", of Webb Miller, sitting in same chair in slightly different positions.
.0066d: photograph, enlarged print of one of the small snapshots of Webb Miller, sitting in a chair drinking a beer, 8"x6"
Object ID:
2007—0012.0066a—c
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
People:
Miller, Webb
Other #:
P005460a—c
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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Web miller in seat with classWeb miller in seat with class
closer shot of Web the miller.closer shot of Web the miller.