Griswold, Oliver

Oliver Griswold, writer, editor and publicist, held professional and administrative positions with the U.S. government during the 1930's and 40's, later he served as coordinator of radio and television programs at the University of Miami. Following his graduation from Cornell and experience as a newspaper reporter, Griswold began a career in public relations. He also served on President Herbert Hoover's Committee for Employment and later as Assistant Director of Public Works Progress Administration. During the 1930's Griswold was appointed Director of Programming and Distribution of Motion Pictures for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. He also acted as Assoc. Director of Public Relations for the Office of War Information during World War II. In 1945 Griswold moved to the Florida Keys where he wrote articles and books on the Everglades, the Keys, and related topics. He also organized Audubon Society activities in the Keys and later served as president of the Tropical Audubon Society in Miami. In 1949, Griswold joined the University of Miami as coordinator of the programs for the Radio, Television, and Film Dept. He remained with the University for thirteen years.