Miller, Robert, 1915-2008

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Miller was a foreign correspondent for United Press International for 46 years. In his career he covered World War II, including the Guadalcanal campaign and the invasion of Europe on the Normandy beaches, as well as the Nuremberg trials. He also covered the Korean conflict, the Middle and Far East, and Europe at various times during his career.

From the description of Papers, ca. 1938-ca. 1982. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 52725923

Robert C. Miller entered the University of Nevada in January 1935. At the same time, he began keeping a diary, reoording his personal observations and comments on students, student life, instructors, and Reno. A resident of Lincoln Hall, he was active in track, theater, several clubs, and wrote for the student newspaper, the Sagebrush. Graduating in 1938, Miller went to work for United Press Insternational and remained with them as a foreign correspondent for 46 years. In his career he covered World War II, including the Guadalcanal campaign and the invasion of Europe on the Normandy beaches, and the Nuremberg trials. Later, as chief of the South Pacific bureau of the United Press, he covered the Middle and Far East, Asia, and Europe at various times.

From the description of Diary, 1935-1960. (University of Nevada, Reno). WorldCat record id: 43945677

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creatorOf Miller, Robert C., 1915-. Papers, ca. 1938-ca. 1982. Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
creatorOf Miller, Robert C., 1915-. Diary, 1935-1960. University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
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Korean War, 1950-1953
World War, 1939-1945
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Birth 1915-05-20

Death 2008-02-28

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