Griffin, Emilie
2007-57

Summary Information

Repository
Newcomb Archives
Creator - Writer of accompanying material
Breidenbach, Eula P.
Creator - Writer of accompanying material
Dietrich, Helen
Creator - Author
Griffin, Emilie Russell Dietrich
Creator - Writer of accompanying material
Griffin, William
Title
Emilie Griffin Collection
ID
2007-57
Date [inclusive]
Between 1920 and 1992
Extent
25.0 Cubic feet 25 storage containers
Location note
Series 1, cartons 1-8, were transferred to the off-site repository, August 2011
Language
English

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Biographical/Historical note

Emile Russel Dietrich Griffin was a member of the Newcomb class of 1957. Emile worked as a marketing consultant for the Better Business Bureau and several New York City advertising agencies before returning to New Orleans. In New Orleans, she became an executive at a marketing, advertising and public relations firm; she also became involved with Loyola's Institute for Ministry, the New Orleans Archdiocese's educational television programming, and organizations related to local tourism. Griffin earned an MA in Theology from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. From 1971 on she wrote and published work which reflects her seemingly diametric interests in business and spirituality, including: "Grappled with Hoops of Steel: The Story of a Christian Friendship;” "Clinging: The Experience of Prayer;” “Turning: Reflections on the Experience of Conversation;” and “The Reflective Executive.”

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Scope and Contents note

This collection contains material on a broad range of subjects from 1920 to 1992. Correspondence between Eula P. Breidenbach, Helen Dietrich, Lucy Russell, Emilie Griffin, and William Griffin reveals a richly textured family and intellectual life. In addition it includes genealogical material, especially memoirs; the memoirs date from much earlier, in one case 29 generations. Memoirs of particular note include Eula P. Breidenbach’s memoirs, which depict her family's life on a Louisiana plantation and in New Orleans. The working and writing lives of Emilie Griffin and Helen Dietrich are also well represented. They provide insight into the women's lives, creativity, and how they balanced daily task and family. Published and unpublished works are both included. Examples include plays by Emilie and William Griffin and poems, novels, and other material by Emilie Griffin. Other interesting materials include reflections on the lives of Christian Scientists and Roman Catholics. The work of Helen Dietrich in the Garrison/Shaw trial regarding the assassination of President Kennedy is also particularly illuminating. The processor notes contain a family tree by Sarah Griffin that can be used as an identification aid.

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Organization and Arrangement

The material has been placed in 25 storage containers that correspond to the boxes in which it was received. every attempt has been made to preserve the original order. All material has been refoldered and metal fasteners have been removed. Folders have been labeled with box and folder number, i.e. 1/2.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Newcomb Archives

Newcomb Center for Research on Women
Seltzer-Gerard Reading Room
62 Newcomb Place
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70118
504 865 5762
vorhoff@tulane.edu

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Controlled Access Headings

Occupation(s)

  • Writers

Personal Name(s)

  • Griffin, Emilie Russell Dietrich

Subject(s)

  • Letters
  • Mothers & Daughters
  • Religious Life

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General note

A 45 page detailed inventory is located at the repository with the finding aids. Boxes contain correspondence, newspaper clippings, booklets, manuscripts, etc.

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Collection Inventory

 2007-57, ser. 1, 1 of 9 Series 1, Carton 1 of 9: Financial ledgers, rolodex 1982-1990   1.0 Cubic feet

Scope and Contents note

Carton 1 of 9 contains:

--Rolodex

--Business cards

--Ledger - Helen R. Dietrich, Inc. (1987)

--Ledger - The Habersham Corp. (~1982-1990)

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 2007-57, ser. 1, 2 of 9 Series 1, Carton 2 of 9: Financial ledgers 1965-1980s   1.0 Cubic feet

Scope and Contents note

Carton 2 of 9 contains:

--Ledger "General Ledger, Transfer File" (~1967-1972)

--Ledger (~1966)

--Folder (Green) - "Financial Statements, Balance Sheets" (mid-1980s)

--Ledger (1966)

--Ledger sheets, Customer Accounts (~1966)

--Ledger sheets, etc. (~1968)

--Ledger (1965)

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 2007-57 ser. 1, 3 of 9 Series 1, Carton 3 of 9: Financial ledgers 1960-1980s   1.0 Cubic feet

Scope and Contents note

Carton 3 of 9 contains:

--Summaries, Balance sheets (1980s)

--"General Ledger, Transfer File #2" (1968-1979)

--"Ledger Sheets, Customer Accounts" (1966)

--Ledger (1965)

--"Ledger Sheets, Customer Accounts" (1966-1968)

--"Ledger Sheets" (1960-1963)

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 2007-57, ser. 1, 4 of 9 Series 1, Carton 4 of 9: Day Planners, Calendars 1951-1967   1.0 Cubic feet

Scope and Contents note

Carton 4 of 9 contains:

--"National Diary" Calendars (Day Planners):

----12 small books: 1952-1962

----6 large books: 1962-1967

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 2007-57, ser. 1, 5 of 9 Series 1, Carton 5 of 9: Financial folders and papers 1982-1992   1.0 Cubic feet

Scope and Contents note

Box 5 of 9 contains:

--Green hanging folder - "Habersham - A/C Payable," receipts, bills (late 1980s, early 1990s)

--Red file folder - "Tax Forms & Info" (~1989)

--Loose Financial Papers - Southern Writers Deal Summaries, photocoies, etc. (~1990)

--Manila folder - "Habersham Inventory" (1989)

--Brown file folder - "Commissions Due Pamela Ahearn" (~1988-1990)

--Southern Writers Bank Check Records (5/17/1983-9/22/1988)

--Southern Writers Bank Check Records (9/30/1988-1/10/1991)

--Habersham "Cash Disbursements" (1982-1989)

--Dietrich & Bendix "Check Register" (1987-1989)

--Bound Cash Disbursements (4):

----1. CBD Services (1987-1989)

----2. Habersham (1988-1989)

----3. Dietrich (1988)

----4. Dietrich (1988-1992)

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 2007-57, ser. 1, 5 of 9 Series 1, Carton 6 of 9: Financial ledgers and folders 1960-1987   1.0 Cubic feet

Scope and Contents note

Carton 6 of 9 contains:

--Ledger (~1978-1986)

--Ledger "Dietrich & Pickett, Inc.; Dietrich & Bendix Inc." (~1968-1987)

--Bound Financial folders - "Dietrich & Witt" (1960-1962)

--Habersham "General Ledger, Transfer File" (~1966-1976)

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 2007-57, ser. 1, 7 of 9 Series 1, Carton 7 of 9: Financial ledgers, folders, sheets 1960-1980s   1.0 Cubic feet

Scope and Contents note

Carton 7 of 9 contains:

--Bound financial folders for (1) Dietrich & Witt, Inc. (1963-1964), and (2) Dietrich & Pickett, Inc. (1965-1968)

--Ledger, Dietrich & Pickett - "General Ledger, Customer Accounts" (1965-1969)

--Ledger, Dietrich & Bendix - "General Ledger Sheets, Transfer File" (1960-1961)

--Ledger, Dietrich & Witt - "General Ledger Sheets" (1957-1959)

--Dietrich "Financial Statements, Balance Sheets" (~1970s & 1980s)

--Ledger - "Ledger Sheets, Customer Accounts" (1960, 1961, 1962)

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 2007-57, ser. 1, 8 of 9 Series 1, Carton 8 of 9: Letters, diaries, financial papers 1966-1992   1.0 Cubic feet

Scope and Contents note

Carton 8 of 9 contains:

--Letter, Helen R. Dietrich to Emilie Griffin, Re: Miami business conference/Book proposal (2/14/1990), 3 copies

--Letter, Helen R. Dietrich to Thunder's Mouth Press, Re: Cheque & Clay Shaw Trial transcript (10/29/1992)

--1979 "Standard" Diary Calendar

--1980 "Standard" Diary Calendar

--Brown file folder "Pending File" - letters, etc. (1992)

--Manila folder "Le Bal Masque" (1966-1967)

--Metal clip board - loose-leaf notes, mostly telephone calls (1/23/1992-4/2/1992)

--Shipping folder - "Income Tax, Work Papers" (1990)

Controlled Access Headings

Personal Name(s)

  • Shaw, Clay, 1913-1974 -- History-Sources

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 2007-57, ser. 1, 9 of 9 Series 1, Carton 9 of 9: Diaries, appointment books 1968-1974   1.0 Cubic feet

Scope and Contents note

Carton 9 of 9 contains:

--Seven "Standard Daily Journal" calendars 1968-1974

--"Daily Reminder" calendar 1973

--"Appointments" book 1974

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 NAF 212 Series 2, Flat box 1 of 2: Habersham Journal 1980s   0.5 Cubic feet

Scope and Contents note

NAF 212 contains a ledger, "Habersham Journal" from the 1980s

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