Description:
Two copies of a booklet "Notes from the Diary of a War Correspondent" by Webb Miller. The cover is tan and includes an oval picture of Mr. Miller. Inside are photographs and copy describing the Italian invasion of Ethiopia in 1935.
Note, third copy sent to Museum by Helene Miller in May 2008 and not accessioned. The third copy is for reference purposes and stored in the Webb Miller binder of research articles. SJA
Note, third copy sent to Museum by Helene Miller in May 2008 and not accessioned. The third copy is for reference purposes and stored in the Webb Miller binder of research articles. SJA
Dimensions:
H—10.5 W—7.5 inches
Date:
1936
Notes:
Webb Miller was born in 1891 in Sumnerville/Pokagon, graduated from Dowagiac High School around 1910, and went on to become a journalist in Chicago. He covered the Pancho Villa insurrection at the Mexican border in 1915 and landed a job at the United Press. He stayed with UP and covered World War I, Gandhi, Ethiopian War, Spanish Civil War, and came to head UP Europe. He died a mysterious death in 1940.
The collection came from the donor's niece, who received the collection from Webb Miller's daughter—in—law Helene MIller.
The collection came from the donor's niece, who received the collection from Webb Miller's daughter—in—law Helene MIller.
Object ID:
2007—0012.0163a,b
Object Name:
Booklet
People:
Miller, Webb
Search Terms:
Ethiopian invasion
Webb MIller
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Booklet By Webb Miller
Booklet By Webb Miller