Graff, Everett D. (Everett Dwight), 1885-1964
Variant namesChicago steel company executive, philanthropist, Western Americana book collector and Newberry Library President of the Board of Trustees, 1953-1964.
Under Graff's leadership, the Newberry Library modernized its facilities and refined its collecting policies. In 1960, Graff bequeathed his Western Americana books, pamphlets, manuscripts and maps, which he had acquired over a fifty year period, to the Newberry Library. Graff was also active in numerous library associations and historical societies (American Antiquarian Society, Caxton Club) around the country.
From the description of Papers, 1921-1964 (bulk 1930-1960) (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 26382030
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