Irving Miller Papers

Collection

Identifier: TMD163

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains Miller's scrapbook with clippings, transport meal ticket, magazine articles, copies of the "Blizzard," postcards.

Dates

1945

Creator

Miller, Irving,1911-1991. (Person)
Miller, Dorothy, (Person)

Language of Materials

Material is in English unless otherwise noted.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish, reproduce, or quote from material in the collection should be discussed with the appropriate librarian or archivist. Permission for publication may be given on behalf of the Denver Public Library as the owner of the physical item. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained by the customer. The Library does not assume any responsibility for infringement of copyright or publication rights of the manuscript held by the writer, heirs, donors, or executors. Reproduction restrictions are decided on a case-by-case basis.

Biographical / Historical

Irving "Chuck" Miller was born on December 12, 1911. During World War II, he served as a medic with the 3rd Battalion, 86th Infantry Regiment and was stationed at Camp Hale, Colorado; Camp Swift, Texas; and in Italy. Miller received two Bronze Star Medals for his actions at the Apennines and Torbole in April 1945. In both instances, he was cited for courageously treating wounded comrades under extreme heavy enemy fire in complete disregard for his safety. Miller attained the rank of Technician, Grade 3. He died in New York City, New York on January 24, 1991.