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Correspondence

Series consists of records relating to Ted Griffin's correspondence throughout his years of professional work as Seattle Aquarium's manager and as as an orca capture.

Includes correspondence sent and received by Peter G. Babich, Mark C. Keyes, John D. Hall, Richard W. Johnston, and Merrill P. Spencer.

Series also contains reports by Thomas Charles Poulter and correspondence between Poulter and Keyes, Spencer, Victor B. Scheffer, and James G. Scripps.

Griffin, Edward

Writings

Series consists of records relating to Ted Griffin's professional work as a writer and film producer, as well as his roles in television documentaries. Of particular note is the draft of Griffin's book 'Namu, Quest for the Killer Whale.'

Records include correspondence, financial reports, drafts of publications, reviews, promotional materials, and publications.

Series is arranged into 3 sub-series:

  1. Namu, Quest for the Killer Whale Book
  2. Film and Television
  3. Articles and Essays by Griffin

Griffin, Edward

Other Papers

Series consists of records related to the Washington Marine Mammal Legislation of 1971, newspapers and publications collected by Griffin, and publications about Griffin.

Of particular note is "The Namu" ship logbook from 1968, the extensive collection of newspaper clippings about Namu, drafts of the 1971 Marine Mammal Bill, and correspondence with government representatives and oceanarium clients.

Griffin, Edward