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19 April 1868 - 27 January 1947 |
 
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| Since Paul Harris
is the center of this history project, and although he often writes that
credit has gone to him for work done by others (Ches Perry left, Jim
Davidson right) there need be much attention to the founder of Rotary.
It was his idea and genius. Learn more about the home and the grandparents who shaped his life in Wallingford. Then go for a virtual journey and read his own original diary. How many positions in Rotary did Paul hold, what other organizations and honors did he belong to or receive? (memberships) Paul Harris's home town, He wrote many books during his life time. He was, in fact, a gifted writer. You'll find his entire book "The Founder of Rotary." Also read another out-of-print book: "This Rotarian Age," complete online. Take a look at his office as it has been reconstructed at RI Headquarters in Evanston. After you've visited Paul's office, take a tour of the 1930 RI Headquarters. We are starting a collection of his letters, perhaps your club has one? When did Rotary become a "non political" organization? There's an article that sheds some light on that. Read the actual obituary from the Chicago Tribune. Near Chicago there is a beautiful memorial to Paul Harris. Photos of it can be seen along with narrative by our own secretary/treasurer. Another exhibit is the voice of Paul Harris, speaking to a radio audience of "non Rotarians." Read his letter to RC of Dallas on "Secrecy in Rotary," written in 1911. Read a significant statement of "international" philosophy, written from Australia. What Paul was telling clubs in England and Europe in 1928? Rotary's Founder visits Liverpool Manchester London Glasgow Dublin Belfast Edinburgh. The history of Paul Harris in Spanish and Turkish. Do Rotarians everywhere sing? Paul makes a request for a song... Paul's death & Last Accolades There's also a section dedicated to his wife, Jean Thomson Harris and the "Friendship Trees" which she and Paul planted around the world. Read what Jean Harris had to say about Paul a few years after his death. Read a 1934 article The Road I Have Traveled. For the 30th Anniversary of Rotary, Paul Harris wrote: Rotary is 30 Years Old Read about efforts to buy Paul and Jean's home - Comely Bank. And, by the way, did his ancestors arrive on the Mayflower? And one intriguing question. Was there anything like this, before Rotary?br> WWe have a collection of Paul Harris pictures at this link. Read about the New Orleans hurricane that nearly killed Harris 1947 Cover of The Rotarian honors Harris Paul Harris in Space Paul's home in Chicago Visit the Paul and Jean Harris Home Foundation at www.comelybank.org Articles by Paul Harris in The Rotarian Messages and Addresses to Rotary International Conventions |
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