Merwin Graham attended the University of Kansas and was a member of the KU track team. In 1924, Graham competed in the triple jump at the Olympic Games in Paris, France. In all, Graham earned over 60 medals and was elected to the Drake Relays Hall of Fame. Merwin Graham's personal papers include articles about his trip to the Olympic Games, a program from the Mayor's dinner with the Olympic Team, some photographs, and medals from his years on the KU track team.