Collection:
Webb Miller
Date:
1935
Description:
B/w borderless snapshot of man wearing pith helmet, fabric wrapped around his left arm, standing in a desert—like area overlooking small village in background, hills beyond. Typed on back: "Webb Miller on heights overlooking Makale (600 feet below). Cloth I carrying is for wrapping around nose and mouth against dust. Photo taken day DeBono occupied town."
Object ID:
2007—0012.0059
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
People:
Miller, Webb
Other #:
P005453
Print Size:
7.5 x 5.25"
Search Terms:
Webb Miller
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
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 with hat in field
Web Miller with hat in field