Miller, Elmer, 1898-1978

Elmer Miller (born February 12, 1898, Ritzville, Washington - died January 11, 1978, Seattle Washington), trade unionist, political activist, and teacher. Miller grew up in Adams County, Washington, attended Washington State College, and started teaching high school history in Pasco, Washington, in 1926. He taught at Queen Anne High School in Seattle from 1930 until his retirement in 1963. He was active in local politics and in teachers' organizations. Miller was active in affiliates of the American Federation of Teachers, including the Washington State Federation of Teachers (WSFT), the Seattle Federation of Teachers (Local 200 of the AFT), and related organizations. He served as President of the WSFT in 1947-1948 and of the Seattle Federation of Teachers, 1952-1957. Miller died in 1978 in Seattle.