Description:
Miscellaneous papers.
.0175a: Press Pass No. 53 in French and English, 4 x 2.5"
.0175b: Invitation to Webb Miller to a reception at the Government House for Their Majesties, 7.2 x 5"
.0175c: Invitation to meet the King and Queen at a luncheon by His Majesty's Government in British Columbia at Empress Hotel, Victoria, 5.5 x 8.5"
.0175d: Press pass No. 321 for Webb Miller during the Royal Visit, 4 x 2.75"
.0175e: Special Permission for Webb Miller to occupy space in press car No. 10 following their Majesties in New York City, 5 x 3.5".
.0175a: Press Pass No. 53 in French and English, 4 x 2.5"
.0175b: Invitation to Webb Miller to a reception at the Government House for Their Majesties, 7.2 x 5"
.0175c: Invitation to meet the King and Queen at a luncheon by His Majesty's Government in British Columbia at Empress Hotel, Victoria, 5.5 x 8.5"
.0175d: Press pass No. 321 for Webb Miller during the Royal Visit, 4 x 2.75"
.0175e: Special Permission for Webb Miller to occupy space in press car No. 10 following their Majesties in New York City, 5 x 3.5".
Date:
1939
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—0012.0175a—e
Object Name:
Pass
People:
Miller, Webb
Search Terms:
Webb MIller
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Press Permition To Webb Miller
Press Permition To Webb Miller