Background
Irwin, Graham Wilkie was born on October 12, 1920 in Adelaide, Australia. Son of William Henry and Edith Nina (Morris) Irwin. came to the United States, 1962.
Irwin, Graham Wilkie was born on October 12, 1920 in Adelaide, Australia. Son of William Henry and Edith Nina (Morris) Irwin. came to the United States, 1962.
Bachelor of Arts, University Adelaide, 1946; Doctor of Philosophy, University Cambridge, England, 1953.
Lecturer history, U. Malaya, 1953-1956; Lecturer history, U. Sydney, 1956-1957; senior lecturer history, University College, Accra, Ghana, 1958-1959; professor of history, head department history, University College, Accra, Ghana, 1960-1963; associate professor, Columbia University, New York City, 1963-1965; professor, Columbia University, New York City, 1965-1987; director Institute African Studies, Columbia University, New York City, 1974-1983; vice dean School International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, New York City, 1983-1987.
(Richard B. Morris; And Graham W. Irwin - Harper Encyclope...)
Served with Australian Army, 1940-1946. Member African Studies Association (acting secretary 1965-1966), History Society Ghana (past president), African Studies Association United Kingdom, American History Association.
Married Jane Nora Bayly, September 20, 1956.