Collection:
Webb Miller
Date:
1936
Description:
B/w snapshot of several men, all standing except for Webb Miller in foreground, on top of some kind of construction, taller buildings left background. Photo taken in Madrid during the Spanish Civil War.
Object ID:
2007—0012.0081
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
People:
Miller, Webb
Other #:
P005475
Print Size:
4 x 6"
Search Terms:
Webb Miller
Spanish Civil War
Spanish Civil War
Studio:
Best Photo
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 sitting on outside
web miller sitting on outside