Through nearly four decades of public service and at every level of government, Daniel Robert “Bob” Graham became one of the most accomplished and popular figures in Florida’s history. When he left the governorship, he measured an 83% approval rating and remained beloved by Floridians regardless of political party. Through these photo galleries, follow the journey that endeared him to the people of Florida, the U.S. and the world. For additions or changes, we invite you to email Dorothy Zimmerman at dozimmer@ufl.edu..
Gov. Bob Graham showing his notepad and chatting with students after spending the day as a teacher. April 22, 1983. —Source: Florida Memory
Gov. Bob Graham holding up notepad during a press conference in Tallahassee, Florida, 1985. —Source: Florida Memory
Bob Graham pictured with his notepad on his last day as Florida Governor, Jan. 3, 1987. —Source: Florida Memory
Bob Graham pictured with his notepad on his last day as Florida Governor, Jan. 3, 1987. —Source: Florida Memory
Newly-elected Sen. Bob Graham takes notes, 1987. —Source: Florida Memory
Bob Graham is the only note-taker at Sept. 26, 2006 event. —Source: Bob Graham Center
Bob Graham takes notes at a memorial, July 14, 2009. —Source: Bob Graham Center
Bob Graham reviews his notes during September 2011 Graham Center event. —Source: Bob Graham Center
Bob Graham listens in front of his open notepad at an event with Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission chair Phil Angelides (right) in September 2011. —Source: Bob Graham Center
Bob Graham takes notes on stage at the 2015 event “Seven Years a Hostage” with Terry Anderson. —Source: Bob Graham Center
While introducing author Carl Hiaasen at the Graham Center’s 2016 annual gathering, Bob Graham refers to his notes. 2016. —Source: Bob Graham Center
Bob Graham engaging with his notepad at the University of Florida, Aug. 23, 2017. —Source: Bob Graham Center
Graham Center Students amused by Bob Graham’s notes, 2019. —Source: Bob Graham Center
A close-up of Bob Graham’s notepad. —Source: Bob Graham Center
An arrangement of notebooks in front of Bob Graham during an event. —Source: Bob Graham Center
One of Bob Graham’s notepads (about .00025% of the total collection). ‚ÄîSource: Bob Graham Center
