Walter P. Gray, III

Background

III, Walter P. Gray, was born on August 8, 1952 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Walter Patton II and Elsie Josephine (Stroop) G.

Education

Bachelor in History, California State University, Sacramento, 1976.

Career

Researcher California State R.R. Museum, Sacramento, 1977-1980, curator, 1980-1981, 85-90, archivist, 1981-1985, museum director, 1990-1998. California state archivist, 1998—2004. State history records coordinator, 1999—2004.

Chief archeology, history and museums division California State Parks, from 2004. Trustee Golden State Museum, 2003-2004. Consultant in field, since 1976.

Achievements

• Walter P. Gray, III has been listed as a noteworthy historian, archivist, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: woodworking, antique automobiles, photography.

Connections

Married Mary Amanda Helmich, May 23, 1980.

Father:

Walter Patton II G.

Mother:

Elsie Josephine (Stroop) G.

Spouse:

Mary Amanda Helmich