Miller, George T. (1891-1963)
Dates
- Existence: 1891 - 1963
Biography
George Tasker Miller (May 10, 1891 – July 5, 1963) was born in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, to John C. Miller and Margaret Miller (Goodfellow).
Miller graduated from Slippery Rock Normal School in 1911. He received his bachelor of art degree from Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, and his master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
Miller served in the Navy during World War I. His experiences during the war inspired him to start The Victory Bell, a newsletter created during his tenure at Slippery Rock Teachers College, where he served on the faculty from 1931 to 1947. He wrote The Victory Bell for students serving in World War II. The newsletter was mailed all over the world, reaching approximately 700 recipients. After WWII, many of the returning students showed their appreciation to Miller by presenting him with war memorabilia they had collected during their deployment. Many of these items are included in his collection in the Slippery Rock University Archives.
Prior to being the head of the Slippery Rock Art Department, Miller taught at Aliquippa High School and Peabody High School in Pittsburgh. After leaving Slippery Rock he went on to work for the Department of Education in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was in charge of art education at public schools and state colleges.
Throughout his career, Miller traveled the world visiting art collections throughout Europe, Canada, and America. In 1950, Miller was sent to Cuba by the Department of Education in Washington, D.C. to survey their educational institutions.