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Russell Miller Correspondence, 1913-1928
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Miller, Russell
- Title
- Russell Miller Correspondence
- Dates
- 1913-1928 (inclusive)19131928
1918-1919 (bulk)19181919 - Quantity
- .5 feet of linear shelf space , (1 box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 675 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection consists chiefly of correspondence from Russell Miller to his wife in Wenatchee, Washington between June 1918 and March 1919, describing his military experiences and observations while stationed in France and Belgium.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Russell Miller was born in 1894 in Shelby, Iowa. Miller graduated from Whitman College and enlisted in Company A, 347th Machine Gun Battalion, Allied Expeditionary forces, during World War I.
After entering into the officer's training camp at the Presidio of San Francisco in May, 1917, Miller received his commission as second lieutenant. He later became secretary to Lieutenant Colonel Paul H. Weyrauch of the 146th Field Artillery and trained with the 91st Division at Camp Lewis, receiving his commission as first lieutenant.
During his service between 1917 and 1919, he faced heavy fighting in the Argonne and Flanders, and was promoted to captain circa December 1918.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists chiefly of correspondence from Russell Miller to his wife in Wenatchee, Washington between June 1918 and March 1919, describing his military experiences and observations while stationed in France and Belgium. Majority of the letters include original postal covers.
Two newspaper clippings are included that announce Miller's commission as captain, circa December 1918. Miscellaneous correspondences with the Miller family are located at the end of the series. Collection is comprised of 80 items.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
Russell Miller Correspondence, 1913-1928
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in a single chronological series with miscellaneous materials located at the end of the series.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence | 1918 June-1918 August |
| 1 | 2 | Correspondence | 1918 August-1918 October |
| 1 | 3 | Correspondence | 1918 October-1918 December |
| 1 | 4 | Correspondence | 1918 December-1919 January |
| 1 | 5 | Correspondence | 1919 January-1919 March |
| 1 | 6 | Correspondence, miscellaneous (3 items) | 1913, 1928, undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Soldiers -- United States -- Correspondence
- Soldiers -- Washington (State) -- Correspondence
- World War, 1914-1918
Morgan Clendenning
2013
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