Laura Griffin collection
Collection Overview
Laura Griffin (1960-1996) was killed by a hit and run driver while she was jogging in 1996. The State Legislature quickly increased the penalties for hit and run drivers, and the Governor awarded the Order of the Palmetto for Griffin's work against substance abuse. The University of South Carolina awarded a Ph.D. for Griffin's nearly completed doctoral work in psychology. The College of Charleston and USC established scholarship funds in Griffin's honor. CHP (College and Community Health Partners) established the annual Laura Griffin 5K Run/Walk. The collection includes a T-shirt commemorating the first run and a draft of her doctoral dissertation.
Dates
- Creation: 1996-1997
Creator
- Griffin, Laura, 1960-1996 (Person)
Language of Material
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
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Biographical Note
A native of Laurens, S.C., Laura Griffin was the Director of the Office of Substance Abuse Prevention (OSAP) at the College of Charleston from 1988-1996 [initially called LEADS (Leadership Education for Alcohol and Drug Safety Peer Education) and later called WAVE (Wellness Advocacy and Volunteer Empowerment)].
Extent
1.0 linear feet (1 slim document box, 1 oversize box)
Acquisitions Information
Materials donated by Jason Lawandales and Charles Kaiser.
Subject
- Griffin, Laura, 1960-1996 (Person)
- College of Charleston -- Employees (Organization)
- College of Charleston -- Funds and scholarships (Organization)
- College of Charleston. Office of Substance Abuse Prevention (Organization)
- Laura Griffin Memorial 5K Run/Walk (Organization)
Source
- Lawandales, Jason (Donor, Person)
- Kaiser, Charles (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Laura Griffin Collection, 1996-1997
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by: Special Collections staff; finding aid created by: Special Collections staff
- Description rules
- Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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