Collection:
Webb Miller
Description:
B/w photograph of a group of men in suits and ties, all holding glasses or a bottle. Three men are sitting on the floor in front, five men behind them (Webb Miller in middle) and two men standing behind them. Probably United Press personnel.
Object ID:
2007—0012.0106
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
People:
Miller, Webb
Other #:
P005500
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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Webb Miller w/ 9 unidentified
Webb Miller w/ 9 unidentified