Graham Photograph Collection, 1924-1958

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Summary

Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
26 glass plate negatives; b & w, in 3 glass plate boxes; 8 x 10 in.
Language:
Preferred citation:

Graham Photograph Collection. Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives

Background

Scope and content:

Series based on formats. Series I consists of glass plate negatives; Series II consists of 8 x 10 film negatives; Series III contains 3 x 4 film negatives.

Biographical / historical:

Julian P. Graham, born March 13, 1886, Washington, D.C., originally planned on a career as a semi-professional baseball player. Instead, he became a traveling photographer. Arriving in Carmel, he worked for developer J. F. Devendorf. In February 1924, Samuel F. B. Morse, Chairman of the Board of Del Monte Properties Company, offered Graham a job at the Hotel Del Monte resort in Monterey. Graham operated his studio in the Hotel from 1924 until 1944, when he moved his shop to Pebble Beach, adjacent to the new Del Monte Lodge. Graham worked as an independent photographer, photographing various Hotel and Pebble Beach sports events, visitors and celebrities, as well as Monterey Peninsula scenic and historic sites. In 1944, Graham married Gwen Campbell, Del Monte Press Bureau director. Julian Graham is considered one of the outstanding, world-renowned photographers of the Monterey region. His work was reproduced in many national magazines.

Acquisition information:
Gift from Ray A. March.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Access by appointment only; contact Local History Librarian or designated staff.

Terms of access:

Reproduction by Local History Librarian or other designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of the materials.

Preferred citation:

Graham Photograph Collection. Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives

Location of this collection:
625 Pacific Street
Monterey, CA 93940, US
Contact:
(831) 646-2091
libchr@monterey.gov
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