Robert Graham papers, 1933-1988
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Graham, Robert
- Title
- Robert Graham papers
- Dates
- 1933-1988 (inclusive)19331988
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- WCMss.363
- Summary
- This collection contains Robert Graham's academic notebooks from his time at Whitman College, two track and field medals, certificates, correspondence, and newspaper clippings dating from 1933 to 1988. Robert Graham was a sprinter for Whitman College, and a member of the class of 1936.
- Repository
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Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Penrose Library, Room 130
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA
99362
Telephone: 5095275922
Fax: 5095264785
archives@whitman.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Robert "Bob" Graham was born in Payette, Idaho in 1916. He was a star sprinter at Whitman College from 1932 to 1936, specializing in the 100-yard dash. He qualified for the national finals in 1936, but missed a chance to join Jesse Owens at the Berlin olympics due to a leg injury. He still holds the Whitman record for the 100-yard dash (9.6 seconds) and the 220-yard dash (21.2 seconds). Robert Graham completed his law degree at Columbia University and later served as the president of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. He died in Seattle on January 5, 1990, at the age of 74.
Content Description
The collection consists of Graham's school notebooks from his time at Whitman (1933 to 1936), two track medals, a leather ribbon with a picture of a Native American that says, "Lest we forget" (1934), Graham's certificate of membership to Tau Kappa Epsilon (1933), two Supreme Court briefs (date unknown), two books about Elbert Hubbard (1927, 1932), flyers for Graham's candidacy for Republican Precinct Commiteeman (date unknown), membership to the Boy Scouts of America Alumni Family (date unknown), a high school diploma (1928), a certificate of appreciation from the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (1946), membership to the American Judiciary Society (1959), a certificate from Texas honoring him as an "Honorary Texas Citizen" (1950), a certificate from the American Bar Foundation honoring Graham as a "Fellow of the American Bar Foundation" (1978), membership to the National Panel of Arbitrators (1945), admittance as a lawyer in American Samoa (1971), admittance as a lawyer in Washington (1940), correspondence regarding the State Department (1986-1987), speeches about and by Secretary of Defense Weinberger (1986), congratulations to Graham for making partner at a law firm (1950), correspondence about a Harold Stassen campaign (1948), information about a National Jewish Fund Dinner (1985), a manuscript called "Duffling Through Nepal" (1974), correspondence about Bob Richards (1957), correspondence with John Rupp about breakfast meetings (1960-1982), personal correspondence (1971-1986), speech materials (1985-1988), miscellaneous speeches (1956-1987), correspondence with Bob and Peggy Barry (1986), programs for various events (1967-1986), press clippings about Robert Graham (1946-1987), humorous letters and books (1982-1987), photos (date unknown), miscellanous notes and writing(1984-1988), miscellanous personal materials (1986-1988), a talent search for Graham's planned theatrical production about Mutual and Balanced Force Reductions (date unknown), papers about Graham's First Citizen Banquet (1986).
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Hubbard, Elbert
- Richards, Bob
- Rupp, John
- Stassen, Harold
- Weinberger, Caspar
