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Merle Clifford Miller photograph collection, circa 1937-1938
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Miller, Merle Clifford, 1918-1996
- Title
- Merle Clifford Miller photograph collection
- Dates
- circa 1937-1938 (inclusive)19371938
- Quantity
- 19 photographs (1 folder )
- Collection Number
- PH2017-036
- Summary
- Photographs of landscapes and constructions from Merle Clifford Miller who was employed under the Civilian Conservation Corps
- 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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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Merle Clifford Miller (1918-1996) was born in Bernie, Missouri and joined the Civilian Conservation Corps on January 19, 1937 at age 19. He worked as a laborer, mechanic and truck driver during his service with the CCC and was stationed at departments in Shell Knob & Van Buren, MO., Leavenworth, KS., Gaquet, CA. and Thorp, WA. Miller sent most of his earnings home to support his mother and siblings during the Great Depression. According to his daughter, Mary Linda Miller, the period in which he worked for the CCC was among the happiest of his life.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photographs showing construction of the Grand Coulee Dam, with some photos taken by Charles Libby featuring lakes (Park, Deep & Soap), landforms (Alligator, Battleship & Steamboat Rocks) and the Vista House at Dry Falls State Park
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Lakes--Washington (State)--Photographs
- Landforms--Oregon--Photographs
- Landforms--Washington (State)--Photographs
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Miller, Merle Clifford, 1918-1996--Archives
Corporate Names
- Vista House (Or.)--Photographs
Geographical Names
- Grand Coulee Dam (Wash.)--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
