Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the Russell Miller Correspondence
1913-1928
Cage 675
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
- Creator
- Miller, Russell
- Title
- Russell Miller Correspondence
- ID
- Cage 675
- Date [inclusive]
- 1913-1928
- Date [bulk]
- 1918-1919
- Extent
- .5 feet of linear shelf space , 1 box
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- 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.
Preferred Citation
Russell Miller Correspondence, 1913-1928
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Biography/History
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.
Scope and Content
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.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in a single chronological series with miscellaneous materials located at the end of the series.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections 2013
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Names and Subjects
Subject(s)
- Soldiers -- United States -- Correspondence
- Soldiers -- Washington (State) -- Correspondence
- World War, 1914-1918
- Military
- Washington (State)
Detailed Description of Collection
box | folder | |||
Correspondence 1918 June-1918 August |
1 | 1 | ||
Correspondence 1918 August-1918 October |
1 | 2 | ||
Correspondence 1918 October-1918 December |
1 | 3 | ||
Correspondence 1918 December-1919 January |
1 | 4 | ||
Correspondence 1919 January-1919 March |
1 | 5 | ||
Correspondence, miscellaneous (3 items) 1913, 1928, undated |
1 | 6 | ||