Griggins, Suzanne.
Attorney; born Suzanne Elizabeth Griggins; graduated from St. Norberts College, 1968; completed M.A. in political science at Columbia University, 1972; worked in New York City prison as part of VISTA program; served among community groups and in adult education program in Harlem; graduated from law school at University of Wisconsin, 1977; worked as lawyer for Legal Service Program (federal service providing legal assistance in non-criminal proceedings to those unable to afford them), 1974- ; administered opening and operation of new Legal Service Program offices in Mendenhall, Mississippi, 1977; converted while working in Mendenhall, 1981; Legal Services Program funding was cut and The Mendenhall Ministries made provisions to continue legal aid offices under Griggin's supervision, 1981.
From the description of Oral history interview with Suzanne Griggins, 1987. (Wheaton College). WorldCat record id: 31200262
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| referencedIn | Jones, Cornelius J. Oral history interview with Cornelius J. Jones, 1987. | Billy Graham Archive & Research Center | |
| creatorOf | Griggins, Suzanne. Oral history interview with Suzanne Griggins, 1987. | Billy Graham Archive & Research Center |
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