18 SOURCES6 INDEXED REFERENCES1920–1997
The Graham-lineage institutional record: Graham-Newman was a primary brokerage client; Tom Knapp joined from Graham-Newman in 1957; Knapp & Anderson’s Tweedy, Browne Partners results appear in Table 2 of Buffett’s Superi
THE RECORD
The Graham-lineage institutional record: Graham-Newman was a primary brokerage client; Tom Knapp joined from Graham-Newman in 1957; Knapp & Anderson’s Tweedy, Browne Partners results appear in Table 2 of Buffett’s Superinvestors essay. Free archive: legacy fund reports back to 1994, 187 commentary items (2003–2026), and the “What Has Worked in Investing” evidence booklet.
SELECTED PUBLIC REFERENCES
1997 · Documented public record
Wikipedia + firm records
Decision — AMG acquired 70% of the firm for $300M. Context: Confirms the 1997 (not later) dating; funds distributed by AMG Distributors. Outcome (known): Ownership structure set; same ecosystem as Akre Capital.
1993 · Documented public record
Legacy reports
Decision — Created the first public mutual fund (Global Value Fund). Context: Letter/report archive effectively begins with this launch. Outcome (known): 30+ year free report run (1994→).
1968 · Documented public record
Superinvestors of Graham-and-Doddsville
Decision — Knapp & Ed Anderson formed Tweedy, Browne Partners; first outside LPs admitted. Context: Buffett’s Superinvestors essay (1984) covers the pair’s results in Table 2. Outcome (known): Partnership-era results externally validated.
1957 · Documented public record
About page (primary)
Decision — Hired Tom Knapp from Graham-Newman; converted from broker to investor. Context: Bill Tweedy retired 1957; Howard Browne became president. Outcome (known): 1959 partnership pooling; the investor era began.
1930 · Documented public record
About page (primary)
Decision — Served Graham-Newman as a primary brokerage client. Context: Through Graham the partners met Walter Schloss and Warren Buffett. Outcome (known): Relationships formed that defined the lineage.
1920 · Documented public record
About — A Brief History
Decision — Founded as a dealer in closely held securities — “buyers of last resort”. Context: The niche that attracted Graham’s brokerage business. Outcome (known): The firm operates to this day — 100+ years.
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