Collection:
Webb Miller
Date:
1943
Description:
B/w glossy photograph of a young man in uniform with a woman on either side of him. Woman at right side is holding floral spray. Identified as Webb Miller's widow and son at the SS Webb Miller Christening, 1943.
Object ID:
2007—0012.0128
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
People:
Miller, Webb
Other #:
P005522
Print Size:
5.5 x 5"
Search Terms:
Webb Miller
Webb Miller widow and son at christening of SS Webb Miller
Webb Miller widow and son at christening of SS 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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Webb's widow & son @ christani
Webb's widow & son @ christani