Collection:
Webb Miller
Description:
B/w glossy photograph of Webb Miller seated by glass—topped table with a writing implement in his right hand. He is wearing a light colored shirt, dark tie and dark pants with suspenders.
Object ID:
2007—0012.0115
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
People:
Miller, Webb
Other #:
P005509
Print Size:
7 x 9.5"
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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Webb Miller at table-desk
Webb Miller at table-desk