Marian Lum Papers
Abstract
Dates
- between 1936-1954
- Majority of material found in between 1940-1942
Creator
Biographical / Historical
Marian Jewel Graham was born in Colorado in the early 1920s to Charles B. and Jewel J. Graham, and spent much of her childhood in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Graham attended Colorado Women’s College (CWC) and graduated in 1942 with an Award of Merit. During her time at Colorado Women’s College, she was the secretary of the Pan American League, president of the college choir, a member of Scribblers, and the Young Women’s Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.). She was also a member of several fraternal organizations and honor societies, including: Phi Sigma Alpha, Delta Tau Kappa, Alpha Omicron Pi, Beta Phi Gamma, and Alpha Chi Omega. Graham also attended the University of Colorado (CU), graduating in 1943. On February 12, 1944, she became engaged to William B. “Buddy” Lum, Jr. Graham was an English major, and went on to teach English at Rocky Ford High School in Rocky Ford, Colorado.
Extent
3 Linear Feet (2 scrapbooks)
Scope and Contents
Arrangement
Creator
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- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository