Collection:
Webb Miller
Date:
1935
Description:
B/W borderless snapshot of man wearing pith helmet and high boots standing in an open area. Typed in back: "Webb Miller ln town square of Makale (King John's old palace in background) taken on day DeBono took formal possession of Makale."
Object ID:
2007—0012.0060
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
People:
Miller, Webb
Other #:
P005454
Print Size:
8.1 x 5.5"
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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Web Miller in center of field
Web Miller in center of field