Graham is an author and editor and has been a committee member since 1996 and was president for 17 years. He has created links with universities and institutions worldwide and through the annual history conferences, thesis prize, work supervising postgraduate students and providing access to researchers he has helped to shape the Archives as a formidable research space and resource. His ability to communicate through community and mainstream media, at conferences, exhibitions and history walks has increased the Archives’ visibility and attracted a new generation of volunteers.