H. Carson Graham
H. Carson Graham | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 3, 1899 |
| Died | July 14, 1959 (aged 59) |
| Occupation | Doctor |
Howard Carson Graham, (August 3, 1899 – July 14, 1959), known as H. Carson Graham, was a Canadian physician. He was born to a farming family in Kemptville, south of Ottawa, Ontario, in 1899. After graduating with a medical degree from McGill University, Graham moved to North Vancouver[1] to practise medicine in 1924.
Carson Graham was elected to the North Vancouver Board of Education in 1944[2] and served continuously until 1958.[3]
Graham was a member of the North Vancouver Board of Trade and a director of the Seamen’s Institute. He was the ship’s doctor and medical officer to the police on the North Shore.[2]
At the time of his death from a heart attack in 1959, Graham was the Chief of Medical Staff at North Vancouver General Hospital.[4][5] He was actively involved in the building of the current Lions Gate Hospital.
Carson Graham Secondary School was named for him as a tribute to his contribution to the North Vancouver community.[6][unreliable source?]
References
- ^ "City Of North Vancouver Heritage" (PDF). Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ a b "Who was Carson Graham?". Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ "City of North Vancouver Council Minutes?" (PDF). Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ [1] Death certificate]
- ^ "Recipients of the Centennial Distinguished Citizen Awards". Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ "Who was Carson Graham? | North Vancouver School District #44". Blog44.ca. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
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