Ernest R. Graham Papers, 1908-1957, (bulk: 1923-1948)

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Ernest R. Graham Papers, 1908-1957, (bulk: 1923-1948)

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Correspondence, documents, photographs and clippings from Graham's career as a truck and dairy farmer, public servant, and political campaigner. There is strong subject emphasis on horse racing and racketeering and on drainage, flooding and water control in South Florida.

15 linear feet.

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University of Florida

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Graham, Ernest R., 1886-1957

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