Benjamin Graham papers, 1927-2021 [Bulk: 1951-1998]
Collection context
- Creator:
- Graham, Benjamin, 1894-1976 and Buffett, Warren
- Extent:
- 1.04 Linear Feet 3 document boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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The material in this collection consists primarily of correspondence, writings, lectures and articles by and about Benjamin Graham dating between the 1930s and 1976. It also contains materials about Benjamin Graham's work and influence which were created after his death in 1976. This more modern material was primarily created by or collected by his friend and mentee, Warren Buffett. One can also find many articles and a correspondence file from Jason Zweig, a financial journalist who writes The Intelligent Investor column every weekend for The Wall Street Journal. Jason Zweig is also the editor of the revised edition of Benjamin Graham's The Intelligent Investor.
- Biographical / historical:
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Born Benjamin Grossbaum on May 9, 1894 in London, England, Benjamin Graham and his family immigrated to the United States in 1895.
After graduating from Columbia College in 1914 at age 20, he started his career on Wall Street, eventually founding the Graham–Newman Partnership. In addition to his financial career, he also taught Advanced Security Analysis at Columbia University's Business School (1928-1954), and starting in 1956 at the Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of California, Los Angeles.
An American economist, professor and investor, Graham is widely known as the "father of value investing," and wrote two iconic texts: Security Analysis with David Dodd, and The Intelligent Investor which Warren Buffett has called "the best book about investing ever written."
Throughout his career, Graham had many notable disciples who went on to achieve success in the world of investment, including Irving Kahn, Walter Schloss, and Warren Buffett (Class of 1951, Columbia Business School), the latter going on to describe him as the second most influential person in his life after his own father.
Graham passed away on September 21, 1976 in Aix-en-Provence, France.
For more details about his life and achievements, please see About Ben Graham and other posts on Charlotte's website and Beyond Ben Graham.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection has no restrictions.
This collection is located onsite.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Benjamin Graham papers; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu