Isabelle Smalls Griffin papers

Collection

Identifier: AMN-1171

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection includes photographs, student programs, and other documents regarding the professional and personal life of Isabelle Smalls Griffin.

Dates

Creation: 1947-1984

Creator

Smalls Griffin, Isabelle (Person)

Access Restrictions

No access restrictions.

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Biographical Note

In the 1940s, Isabelle Smalls-Griffin was a student at the Avery Normal Institute. During her time at Avery, she was a member of the basketball athletic council and participated in recitals. She graduated as an honor student from Avery Normal Institute in 1950. Later attending South Carolina State College, majoring in health and physical education and minoring in biology.

Isabelle Smalls-Griffin, an African American educator, began her teaching career at Baptist Hill High School in 1958. She taught physical science and physical education. At Baptist Hill, Griffin was actively involved in various positions, such as the Human Relations Task Force, homecoming committee, and she coached the girls’ basketball team. She was a member of the YWCA, Charleston County Education Association, the National Education Association, and the Zion-Olivet United Presbyterian Church.

Extent

0.25 linear feet (1 archival box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains transcripts of speeches, programs and other memorabilia from Avery Normal Institute and Baptist Hill High School.

Collection Arrangement

Collection is arranged into two series: Affliations and Programs. The two affliations represented are Avery Normal Institute and Baptist Hill High School.