"Perspectives" Wool Wall Hanging by Orlo Miller

Credit LineCollection of Museum London, 1994

Object number1994.008.001

Label TextLondon's Orlo Miller made this wall hanging. Hanson Orlo Miller was born in London, Ontario on April 1st, 1911. He began his professional career in 1932 as a freelance journalist in London, writing works for radio, newspapers, magazines, stage, and later television. He authored several books, ranging from his much publicized work on the Donnelly tragedy in "The Donnellys Must Die" (1962) and "Death to the Donnellys" (1975), to his examination of legends surrounding European contact in the Americas in "The Day Spring" (1976). He also wrote several plays for local theatre, including "Cronyn" (1974) and "The Proudfoot Papers" (1982). He was a well-respected London historian, professional genealogist and heritage activist. He wrote two comprehensive books on the history of London: "This Was London" (1988) and "London 200" (1992). Miller was ordained as an Anglican Priest in 1964 and served in London, Mitchell, and Point Edward. He wrote extensively on theology and was active in many church organizations. He died in December 1993.

NameHanging, Wall