Donald I. Graham, Jr.
Helped found Huntsville's Boy's Club
Notes:
• Married Kathleen Wysong Dec. 9, 1968, in Madison County, Alabama. - MCRC
• The local Boy's Club was formed in 1955 and Donald I Graham, Jr. was it's first president. They first located in a Quonset hut on Fifth Avenue (Governor's Drive), then later to a location in the Lincoln area. A full time executive director was acquired in 1956. - Record 2
• "And the city fathers appointed the town's first Zoning Board of Adjustments composed of A. J. Moore, J. D. Acuff, R. M. Rowan, R. H. Gilliam and Mrs. Dwight Beason. The first variance from Huntsville's first zoning ordinance was granted to Donald Graham on a $10,000 house on Locust Street." - Record 2
• American Men of Science, 1949; 1st Boys Club, President, Huntsville 1957. - Record 2
• "The Huntsville Boys Club, Incorporated, is the newest service club in Huntsville. It is under organization auspices of Boys' Clubs of America through which over 415 Boys' Clubs have been organized in 41 states from coast to coast.
The first concerted interest in the formation of a Boys Club for Huntsville was crystallized in the meeting of a group of citizens in October, 1953. An extensive survey was then conducted to determine the needs and locations for a Boys Club. Among other important findings was the fact that of approximately 2500 boys were not served by any existing agency.
As a result of the findings of the survey the kick-off meeting for the purpose of definitely establishing a non-profit corporation was held November 9, 1954. At this meeting the original officers and Board of Directors were elected as follows: Donald I. Graham, Jr., president; Charles E. Shaver, vice-president; Mrs. Isabelle Mebane, secretary; Dean S. Murphree, treasurer. The Board of Directors include: Reese T. Amis, W. M. Painter, Burton Case, Jimmie Walker, Dr. D. J. Butterbaugh, Archie W. Hill, Jr., W.D . Tucker, Jr., Henry Homer Chase, W. B. Whitfield. Approximately 40 other citizens of Huntsville became charter members of the corporation.
The purpose of the Huntsville Boys Club, Incorporated, is to provide constructive activities under experienced and trained supervision every day during the boys' leisure time. To attract and hold boys, the Boys Club conducts a diversified program in athletics, classes such as woodworking, leather working, model airplanes, music appreciation, art painting, cooking and health instruction. A library with many other guided activities therein is another important phase of the Boys' Club program. All these activities spell Fun With A Purpose which underlies the principal of the Boys' Club . . . Boy Guidance. Through guidance and instruction on available facilities the boys have the opportunity to develop and use their hands, and uncover and strengthen latent abilities.
Almost six months of struggle and disappointment were involved by the building committee in endeavoring to find a suitable location to rent for a demonstration central Boy's Club. A location was finally found and occupancy realized on July 1, 1955. The building is located at 300 5th Avenue and is a Quonset type building, having two floors and approximately 5100 square feet." - Graham
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• Graham
• Kathleen Wysong Graham
• Record 2
| Born: | November 5, 1912 |
| Died: | August 28, 1977, Huntsville, Alabama |
| Buried: | Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Alabama |
| Husband of: | Kathleen Wysong Graham |
Notes:
• Married Kathleen Wysong Dec. 9, 1968, in Madison County, Alabama. - MCRC
• The local Boy's Club was formed in 1955 and Donald I Graham, Jr. was it's first president. They first located in a Quonset hut on Fifth Avenue (Governor's Drive), then later to a location in the Lincoln area. A full time executive director was acquired in 1956. - Record 2
• "And the city fathers appointed the town's first Zoning Board of Adjustments composed of A. J. Moore, J. D. Acuff, R. M. Rowan, R. H. Gilliam and Mrs. Dwight Beason. The first variance from Huntsville's first zoning ordinance was granted to Donald Graham on a $10,000 house on Locust Street." - Record 2
• American Men of Science, 1949; 1st Boys Club, President, Huntsville 1957. - Record 2
• "The Huntsville Boys Club, Incorporated, is the newest service club in Huntsville. It is under organization auspices of Boys' Clubs of America through which over 415 Boys' Clubs have been organized in 41 states from coast to coast.
The first concerted interest in the formation of a Boys Club for Huntsville was crystallized in the meeting of a group of citizens in October, 1953. An extensive survey was then conducted to determine the needs and locations for a Boys Club. Among other important findings was the fact that of approximately 2500 boys were not served by any existing agency.
As a result of the findings of the survey the kick-off meeting for the purpose of definitely establishing a non-profit corporation was held November 9, 1954. At this meeting the original officers and Board of Directors were elected as follows: Donald I. Graham, Jr., president; Charles E. Shaver, vice-president; Mrs. Isabelle Mebane, secretary; Dean S. Murphree, treasurer. The Board of Directors include: Reese T. Amis, W. M. Painter, Burton Case, Jimmie Walker, Dr. D. J. Butterbaugh, Archie W. Hill, Jr., W.D . Tucker, Jr., Henry Homer Chase, W. B. Whitfield. Approximately 40 other citizens of Huntsville became charter members of the corporation.
The purpose of the Huntsville Boys Club, Incorporated, is to provide constructive activities under experienced and trained supervision every day during the boys' leisure time. To attract and hold boys, the Boys Club conducts a diversified program in athletics, classes such as woodworking, leather working, model airplanes, music appreciation, art painting, cooking and health instruction. A library with many other guided activities therein is another important phase of the Boys' Club program. All these activities spell Fun With A Purpose which underlies the principal of the Boys' Club . . . Boy Guidance. Through guidance and instruction on available facilities the boys have the opportunity to develop and use their hands, and uncover and strengthen latent abilities.
Almost six months of struggle and disappointment were involved by the building committee in endeavoring to find a suitable location to rent for a demonstration central Boy's Club. A location was finally found and occupancy realized on July 1, 1955. The building is located at 300 5th Avenue and is a Quonset type building, having two floors and approximately 5100 square feet." - Graham
Related Links:
• Graham - Article titled "The Huntsville Boys' Club, Incorporated" by Donald I. Graham, Jr. for Commemorative Album, Celebrating our City's Sesquicentennial of Progress, Huntsville, Alabama, by James E. Taylor, General Chairman, 1955, pages 109 & 110
• MCRC - Madison County Records Center, marriage
• Record 2 - A Dream Come True: The Story of Madison County and Incidentially of Alabama and the United States, Volume II, by James Record, 1978, pages 284, 307, 645.
The Following Pages Link to this Page:
• Graham
• Kathleen Wysong Graham
• Record 2