James Graham Phelps Stokes
James Graham Phelps Stokes, known as Graham Stokes (March 18, 1872 – April 8, 1960) was an American socialist, railroad president, political activist, and philanthropist. He was president of the Nevada Central Railroad for forty years.
James Graham Phelps Stokes | |
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| Born | March 18, 1872 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 8, 1960 (aged 88) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Columbia University Yale University |
| Occupation | railroad president |
| Employer | Nevada Central Railroad |
| Organization | Intercollegiate Socialist Society |
| Known for | "Millionaire Socialist" |
| Spouse | Rose Pastor Stokes |
He is best remembered as a founding member and key figure in the Intercollegiate Socialist Society and as the husband of Rose Pastor Stokes, a radical union organizer, birth control advocate and activist in the Communist Party of America.
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