Graham, Alan (Alan Crosland), 1896-1964

Alan Crosland Graham (1896-1964) began his career in the army serving in France and Russia between 1916 and 1920. After leaving the army his political career began as secretary to the Earl of Balfour, 1925-1929 and Viscount Hailsham, 1932-1935. During this time he contested the parliamentary constituencies parliamentary contests of Stirling, Denbigh and Darwen. He was finally elected as Conservative MP for Wirral in 1935. He remained MP for Wirral until 1945. During his time in Parliament he displayed an interest and involvement in anti-Nazi and anti-Communist groups in Europe. This is reflected in his chairmanship of the Anglo-Polish Parliamentary Committee and the files among his papers relate to Austria, Poland, France and the Never Again Committee. His publications include: 'Does Poland matter to Britain? [An indictment of political isolationism, a cry for justice and for Christianity in action]'.

From the guide to the GRAHAM, Alan Crosland, 1896-1964, Captain MP, 1918-1964, (British Library of Political and Economic Science)