Griffin, Elsie Mary (1884–1968)

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Griffin, Elsie Mary (1884–1968)

New Zealand teacher and social reformer. Born on Nov 1, 1884, at Lawrence, Otago, New Zealand; died May 3, 1968, in Auckland, New Zealand; dau. of Cornelius Griffin (minister) and Mary (Brown) Griffin; Auckland University College, MA, 1906.

Became botany mistress at Auckland Girls' Grammar School (1906); elected secretary of Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) in Dunedin (1912–15); traveled to US to study social work methods (1915–17); modernized YWCA in New Zealand and was appointed national general secretary (1924); was instrumental in forming numerous groups dedicated to women's issues.

See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 3).

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