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John Leonard Miller photograph collection, circa 1911-1978
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Miller, J. L. (John Leonard)
- Title
- John Leonard Miller photograph collection
- Dates
- circa 1911-1978 (inclusive)19111978
1975-1978 (bulk)19751978 - Quantity
- 17 photographic prints (1 box) ; various sizes
- Collection Number
- PH0085
- Summary
- Photographs of John Leonard Miller, his wife Violet Miller and some of the people involved in the Everett Massacre
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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These materials form part of the John Leonard Miller Papers which are described and indexed in the guide to the John Leonard Miller Papers .
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
John (Jack) Leonard Miller was born on November 3, 1889 in Dayton, Kentucky. At 12 he left home and traveled around the country hoboing and taking odd jobs. He worked as a coal miner in Danville, Virginia and a harvester in the Midwest. Because of his interest in worker's rights, Miller joined the United Mine Workers while in Virginia. He joined the Socialist Party while he was in Canada and the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) in 1916. He moved to Seattle in early 1916 and was on board the Verona during the Everett Massacre of November 1916. He married Violet Wilson in 1924. After settling down Miller had a number of jobs and began writing. He continued to rally for workers rights and upon his retirement took up lobbying for fair treatment of senior citizens. In addition, he gave lectures and interviews regarding the Everett Massacre, and wrote short stories. He died at age 96 in 1986 of a heart ailment. He was the last living survivor of the Everett Massacre.
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
The Everett Massacre occurred on November 5, 1916 when two boatloads of Industrial Workers of the World (otherwise known as "Wobblies") traveled aboard two steamers Verona and Calista to Everett from Seattle to attend a free speech demonstration. The workers' ships were met at the Everett docks by police, armed citizens and hired guards. Shots were fired, killing two deputies and five "Wobblies" who were passengers on the steamer Verona. The funeral for the massacre victims was held on November 19, 1916 and was attended by thousands of Seattle citizens.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of photographs of John Leonard Miller, his wife Violet Miller and some of the people involved in the Everett Massacre.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
View selections from the collection in digital format .
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Donor: Nylene Schollhorn, John Miller's granddaughter, on October 7, 1986
Processing Note
Processed by Lindsae Long in 2006 and Marion Brown in 2007
The photographs were relocated from the John Leonard Miller Papers, Accession No. 2240-002 in Special Collections, on November 25, 1986.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | item | ||
| 1/1 | 1 |
Postcard of six men in studio, Vancouver
B.C. "Noted desperados captured in Van. B.C."
|
circa 1911-1919 |
| 1/1 | 2 |
Group of trainmen Walter P. Miller (photographer)
|
undated |
| 1/1 | 3 |
Hand colored photograph of John Leonard
Miller with donkey Hart Studios (photographer)
|
undated |
| 1/1 | 4 | Pallbearers with casket of an Everett Massacre victim in front of Duggan the Undertaker Funeral Home | November 19, 1916 |
| 1/1 | 5 | The steamshipVerona Marine Photo Shop (photographer)
Photograph from the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society
|
undated |
| 1/2 | 6 |
John Leonard Miller and little girl
reading
Donkey Donkey Jay Lurie (photographer)
|
1975 |
| 1/2 | 7 | John Leonard Miller in hat Jay Lurie (photographer)
|
March 1978 |
| 1/2 | 8 | John Leonard Miller on steps
laughing Jay Lurie (photographer)
|
March 1978 |
| 1/2 | 9 |
John Leonard Miller looking at
photographs with his wife, Violet and Shoshanna Lurie This photograph was used in the article "Jack and Violet" printed
inThe Seattle Times Pictorialon September 16, 1979.
|
circa 1979 |
| 1/2 | 10 | John Leonard Miller and Violet
walking This photograph was used in the article "Jack and Violet" printed
inThe Seattle Times Pictorialon September 16, 1979.
|
circa 1979 |
| 1/2 | 11 | John Leonard Miller and Violet working a
loom This photograph was used in the article "Jack and Violet" printed
inThe Seattle Times Pictorialon September 16, 1979.
|
circa 1979 |
| 1/2 | 12 | John Leonard Miller speaking Jay Lurie (photographer)
|
undated |
| 1/2 | 13 | John Leonard Miller with microphone | undated |
| 1/2 | 14 |
John Leonard Miller portraying an I.W.W.
speaker at the Bicentennial Pageant at the Seattle Center. Jay Lurie (photographer)
|
September 9, 1976 |
| 1/2 | 15 | John Leonard Miller holding a Seattle First Citizen Award and a Retired Senior Volunteer Program Award | January 27, 1975 |
| 1/3 | 16 | Family photographs on piano Jay Lurie (photographer)
|
March 1978 |
| 1/3 | 17 | Objects whittled by H. P. Wilson before
1920 Jay Lurie (photographer)
H. P. Wilson was Miller's father-in-law. Miller wrote a short
story about Wilson's whittlings and this photo accompanied it.
|
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Community activists--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Everett Massacre, Everett, Wash., 1916
- Labor union members--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Older people--Political activity
- Older people--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Social reformers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
Personal Names
- Miller, J. L. (John Leonard)--Photographs
Corporate Names
- Industrial Workers of the World
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Lurie, Jay (photographer)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
