Collection:
Webb Miller
Date:
1940, May
Description:
Two b/w snapshots of the Webb Miller Memorial
.005518a: large dislay of floral sprays and in front of them all is a floral pillow with the letters "PEACE"
.005518b: a closeup shot of the 'PEACE' pillow which appears to be on a cement slab in front of a door or window.
.005518a: large dislay of floral sprays and in front of them all is a floral pillow with the letters "PEACE"
.005518b: a closeup shot of the 'PEACE' pillow which appears to be on a cement slab in front of a door or window.
Object ID:
2007—0012.0124a,b
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
People:
Miller, Webb
Other #:
P005518a,b
Print Size:
6 x 4"
Search Terms:
Webb Miller memorial
Floral Display
Peace
Floral Display
Peace
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 Peace Pil
Webb Miller Peace Pillow
Webb Miller Memorial Peace Pil
Webb Miller Peace Pillow