Collection:
Webb Miller
Date:
1940 May
Description:
B/w snapshot of a very large floral display with a light colored ribbon having 'BROTHER' on it. A window with venetian blinds in a stone block building is at the right side of photograph.
Object ID:
2007—0012.0125
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
People:
Miller, Webb
Other #:
P005519
Print Size:
6 x 4"
Search Terms:
Webb Miller
floral display at memorial 1940
floral display at memorial 1940
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 Memorial Floral Sp
Webb Miller Memorial Floral Sp