Background
Graves, Charles Edward was born on February 22, 1885 in Hatfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Charles and Susan Hannah (Wing) Graves.
Graves, Charles Edward was born on February 22, 1885 in Hatfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Charles and Susan Hannah (Wing) Graves.
Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan University, Connecticut, 1908. Traveled and studied in Europe, 1908-1909. Student New York State Library School, Albany, 1911-1913.
1 son, Edward Melcher. Clerk 1st National Bank, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1901-1904. Instructor Romance languages, Wesleyan University, 1909-1911.
With University of Illinois Library, 1914-1917.
Librarian Minnesota History Society, Saint Paul, 1917-1920. Organizer and secretary Oregon Nature Lovers’ Club (later Wiyeast Club), Hood River, Oregon, 1922-1924.
Librarian Humboldt State College, Arcata, California, 1924-1945. Western representative National Parks Association, since 1956.
Member American Library Association, California library association, Mazamas, Kappa Rho Sigma, Phi Beta Kappa. Club: Sierra. Producer, Colorful America, a series of 2x2 color slides of outstanding American scenery, lecturer on Appreciation of Nature, since 1945.
Married Emily B. Melcher, September 2, 1915.