Mildred Mighell: First Female Editor of The Michigan Daily in 1918
Mildred Mighell became The Michigan Daily’s first female editor in 1918 during WWI, facing challenges and controversy.
January 26, 2026
Mildred Mighell became The Michigan Daily’s first female editor in 1918 during WWI, facing challenges and controversy.
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