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Walter Graham, Spanish artist. Recipient 1st prize, Chicago Galleries, 1937, 1938, 1942, Bronze medal, National Advertising Association, 1954, 1955, 1956. Member of Seattle Art Directors Society (honorable mention), Society Animal Artists New York (past president), Palette Chisel Academy (Gold medal 1940).

Background

Graham, Walter was born on November 17, 1903 in Toledo. Son of Elijah and Florence (Cramer) Graham.

Education

Student, Chicago Art Institute, Chicago Academy Art, 1924—1930.

Career

Owner, operator Nugent Graham Studios, 1939—1949. Fine arts painter murals, sculptor, president Central Washington Museum, 1960. Member Washington State Arts Commission, 1960.

Achievements

  • Walter Graham has been listed as a notable artist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Seattle Art Directors Society (honorable mention), Society Animal Artists New York (past president), Palette Chisel Academy (Gold medal 1940).

Connections

Married Alma L. Raber, May 5, 1952. 1 child David.

Father:
Elijah Graham

Mother:
Florence (Cramer) Graham

Spouse:
Alma L. Raber

child:
David Graham

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Awards

  • Recipient 1st prize, Chicago Galleries, 1937, 1938, 1942, Bronze medal, National Advertising Association, 1954, 1955, 1956.