Background
Graham, William B. was born on July 14, 1911 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William and Elizabeth (Burden) Graham.
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William B. Graham
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Education
Bachelor of Science cum laude, University Chicago, 1932. Juris Doctor cum laude, University Chicago, 1936. Doctor of Laws, Carthage College, 1974.
Doctor of Laws, Lake Forest College, 1983. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Illinois, 1988. Doctor of Humane Letters, St. Xavier College and National College Education, 1983.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Barat College, 1997. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), DePaul University, 1998.
Career
Patent lawyer, Dyrenforth, Lee, Chritton & Wiles, 1936-1940; member, Dawson & Ooms, 1940-1945; vice president, manager, Baxter International, Inc., Deerfield, Illinois, 1945-1953; president, Baxter International, Inc., Deerfield, Illinois, 1953-1971; Chief Executive Officer, Baxter International, Inc., Deerfield, 1960-1980; Chairman of the Board, Baxter International, Inc., Deerfield, Illinois, 1980-1985; senior chairman, Baxter International, Inc., Deerfield, Illinois, 1989-1995; chairman emeritus, Baxter International, Inc., Deerfield, Illinois, since 1995. Professor, chair Weizmann Institute Science, Rehoboth, Israel, 1978. Lecturer University of Chicago, 1981-1982.
Achievements
Membership
President Lyric Opera Chicago 1984-1992, co-chairman 1992-2002, chairman emeritus, 2003-2006. Big Shoulders, Wendy Will Care Federation, Chicago Horticultural Society. Trustee Orchestral Association, University Chicago, Evanston (Illinois) Hospital.
Past president Community Fund of Chicago. Member American Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (past president), Illinois Manufacturers Association (past president), Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (past chairman, award for special distinction leadership 1981), Chicago Club (past president), Commonwealth Club, Commercial Club, Indian Hill Club, Casino Club, Old Elm Club, Seminole Club, Everglades Club, Bath and Tennis Club, Links Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Phi Delta Phi.
Connections
Married Edna Kanaley, June 15, 1940 (deceased 1981). Children: William J., Elizabeth Anne, Margaret, Robert B. Married Catherine Van Duzer, July 23, 1984.
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Nationality
American
Education
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1932
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1936
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1974
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1983
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1988
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1983
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1997
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1998
Career
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1936 - 1940
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1940 - 1945
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1945 - 1953
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1945 - 1953
Awards
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Recipient Very Important Person award Lewis Foundation, 1963, Distinguished Citizen award Illinois St. Andrew Society, 1974, Decision Maker of Year award American Statistical Association, 1974, Marketer of Year award American Medical Association, 1976, Foundation award Kidney Foundation,1981, Chicagoan of Year award Chicago Boys Club, 1981, Business Statesman of Year award Harvard Business School Club Chicago, 1983, Achievement award Medical Technology Superior vena cava syndrome, 1983, Distinguished Fellows award International Center for Artificial Organs and Transplantations, 1982, Chicago Civic award DePaul University, 1986, International Visitors Golden Medallion award University Illinois, 1988, Chicago medal University of Chicago, 1992, Laureate award Lincoln Academy Illinois, 1992, Lyric Opera Carol Fox award, 1992, Good Scout award N.E. Council Boy Scouts American, 1993, Making History award Chicago History Society, 1996, Depaul U. Doctor Humane Letters award, 1998. Recognized for pioneering work Health Industry Manufacturers Association, 1981. Inducted Junior Achievement Chicago Business Hall of Fame, 1986, Modern Healthcare Hall of Fame, 1994.Recipient Very Important Person award Lewis Foundation, 1963, Distinguished Citizen award Illinois St. Andrew Society, 1974, Decision Maker of Year award American Statistical Association, 1974, Marketer of Year award American Medical Association, 1976, Foundation award Kidney Foundation,1981, Chicagoan of Year award Chicago Boys Club, 1981, Business Statesman of Year award Harvard Business School Club Chicago, 1983, Achievement award Medical Technology Superior vena cava syndrome, 1983, Distinguished Fellows award International Center for Artificial Organs and Transplantations, 1982, Chicago Civic award DePaul University, 1986, International Visitors Golden Medallion award University Illinois, 1988, Chicago medal University of Chicago, 1992, Laureate award Lincoln Academy Illinois, 1992, Lyric Opera Carol Fox award, 1992, Good Scout award N.E. Council Boy Scouts American, 1993, Making History award Chicago History Society, 1996, Depaul U. Doctor Humane Letters award, 1998. Recognized for pioneering work Health Industry Manufacturers Association, 1981. Inducted Junior Achievement Chicago Business Hall of Fame, 1986, Modern Healthcare Hall of Fame, 1994.