1. James R. B. Graves, 1918-1954
Scope and Contents note
The series includes materials related to James R.B. Graves' career as a porter with the Pullman Company as well as his association with the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters labor union.
Dates
- Creation: 1918-1954
Creator
- From the Collection: Graves family (Family)
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Biographical/Historical note
James R. B. Graves, Jr. (1883-1969) served as a Pullman porter from December 1911 to November 1953. He retired on December 1, 1953 with 41 years and 11 months of service with the Pullman Company. He also served as president of the Charleston Chapter of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. He married Rose Laura Winds (1890-1978) in 1915, and the two raised five children: J. Michael, Pauline, Annette, Robert, and Eugene.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.5 linear feet (14 archival boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu