Collection:
Webb Miller
Date:
1926
Description:
B/w photographic postcards of two men strolling along an arcade (same two as in .0030a,b). One is wearing a light—colored suit (possibly United Press Vice President) and the other (Webb Miller) is wearing a dark suit. Both are wearing light colored hats with a wide dark band and are carryng canes. Outside tables and chairs visible in left background.
Object ID:
2007—0012.0031a,b
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
People:
Miller, Webb
Other #:
P005425a,b
Photographer:
Villalobos, Mar del Plata, Argentina
Print Size:
3.5 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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men walking
men walking part 2
men walking
men walking part 2