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People/Early Expansion, 1912-1929

Arch C. Klumph

Father of The Rotary Foundation proposing an endowment fund in 1917 with an initial $26.50 contribution.

Role
RI Past President · 1916–17
Era
Early Expansion · 1912
Arch C. Klumph

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