James S. Griffin papers, 1920-1991 (bulk 1945-1991).

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James S. Griffin papers, 1920-1991 (bulk 1945-1991).

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Newspaper clippings, articles (1945-1990), general correspondence, and subject files (1959-1991) documenting the career of a member of the St. Paul police force (1941-1983), the first Black deputy police chief (1972-1983), and St. Paul School Board member (1974-1990).

0.4 cu. ft. (1 partial box and 1 oversize folder).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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SNAC Resource ID: 7314080

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Saint Paul (Minn.). Dept. of Police.

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