Elverton Roosevelt Champion the Watumull Foundation
ELVERTON ROOSEVELT CHAMPION THE WATUMULL FOUNDATION ORAL HISTORY PROJECT ELVERTON ROOSEVELT CHAMPION (1911 - ) Elverton R. Champion, Champ as he is best known, tells of his early childhood in Canada, the family's move to California and the events that led him to Hawaii · and, subsequently, to worldwide construction sites. Mr. Champion's affiliation with the Dillingham Corporation, initially with Hawaiian Dredging Company, and the part he played in the development of its international reputation, particularly in Australia, are related. His lifelong interest in nature is exemplified by his activities with the Hawaiian Kennel Club and the Humane Society. His in vol vemen t with o_rganizations such as the National Alliance of Businessmen and the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council reflects his concern that education and business need to unite, and that further cultural understanding, particularly of the Pacific nations, is of great importance. Mr. Champion tells of his participation in many other community and business organizations, including Rotary, the 200 club, and Maunalani Hospital. © 1987 The Watumull Foundation, Oral History Project 2051 Young Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826 All rights reserved. This transcript, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without the permission of the Watumull Foundation. INTERVIEW WITH ELVERTON ROOSEVELT CHAMPION At his home 525 Hakaka Place, Honolulu, Hawaii November 17, 1986 C: Mr. Champion S: Alice Sinesky, Interviewer C: I was born in Edmon ton, Albert a, Canada, September 30, 1911, the son of Ernest Charles Champion and Sarah Craig Champion, the second of what was to be a family of five children: Edna, four years older; Portia, two years younger; Vera, three years younger and a brother Craig, ten years younger.
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