Collection on Hiram P. Graham, 1854-1932
Content Description
This small collection includes newspaper clippings about Graham’s career, correspondence about Graham and by members of his family, and a cemetery plot certificate. The most unique document in the collection is a copy of a letter of endorsement for Graham as postmaster general, signed by 25 Eau Claire citizens.
Dates
- Creation: 1854-1932
Creator
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to the public.
Use Restrictions
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.
Biographical/Historical Note
Hiram P. Graham was born in Windham, NY on March 29, 1820. He came to Eau Claire as an employee of the Eau Claire Lumber Company in 1856, and his family joined him shortly thereafter. After four years with the Eau Claire Lumber Company, he bought a planing mill (Graham, White & Company), which eventually evolved into the Phoenix Manufacturing Company. Graham served as president of both the Phoenix Manufacturing Company and the Dells Lumber Company. Graham also held a number of positions in public service. He was appointed county sheriff in 1862, and he served as postmaster general under President Cleveland from 1888 to 1889. He was also a trustee of the village of Eau Claire and was later elected as the first mayor of Eau Claire. He died on January 24, 1902.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (3 Folders)
Language of Materials
English
Summary
Correspondence, newspaper clippings, and a cemetery plot certificate pertaining to Hiram P. Graham, president of Phoenix Manufacturing Company, first mayor of Eau Claire, and postmaster general from 1888-1889. Includes an 1885 letter from Eau Claire citizens recommending him as postmaster general.
Acquisition Information
Donated to Special Collections & Archives prior to March 2006.
Accession Number
08-093
Reference Code
UHC320
Processing Note
Processed by Colleen McFarland in June 2008.
Subject
- Graham, Hiram P., 1820-1902 (Person)
Genre / Form
Topical
- Businessmen -- Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
- Cemetery Records
- Mayors--Wisconsin--Eau Claire
- Postmaster general
Uniform Title
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Alexis Casares
- Date
- December 5, 2023
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739
library.archives@uwec.edu