Background
Graham, Walter Waverly was born on December 1, 1906 in College Grove, Tennessee, United States. Son of Walter Waverly and Bettie (Hatcher) Graham.
Graham, Walter Waverly was born on December 1, 1906 in College Grove, Tennessee, United States. Son of Walter Waverly and Bettie (Hatcher) Graham.
Bachelor of Arts, Vanderbilt University, 1929, Master of Arts, 1930. Doctor of Philosophy, George Peabody College, 1943.
With Vanderbilt University, since 1930, instructor mathematics, 1930-1941, assistant professor, 1941-1943, associate professor applied mathematics, 1946-1950, professor, 1950-1951, professor head department, 1951-1969, professor, 1969-1974.
Served from Lieutenant (junior grade) to Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Mathematics Association, American Society Engineering Education, Tennessee Academy Science, Sigma Xi, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Irene Turner, August 6, 1931. Children: Walter Waverly III, Jane Turner.