GRIFFIN, Ken (1914 – 88). Large Archive of Ken Griffin & Roberta Memorabilia. 1940s – 80s. Over 200 items, including photographs (studio and candid), programs, handwritten notes, running orders or “set lists" for shows, telegrams, ALSs, paychecks, newspaper clippings, brochures, souvenir booklets, letterheads, handbills, contracts, and personal items including Griffin & Roberta's passports, driver's licenses, social security cards, and other forms of identification. Neatly organized in two three-ring binders. An extensive record of the magic and illusion shows of Griffin and Roberta, who worked across America, for the U.S.O., and on cruise ships throughout the course of the twentieth century. Griffin was a master leatherworker and cowboy who worked in Hollywood creating saddles and other fine leather goods. After the close of WWII began a new career as a stage magician. He started on the road as “Navo" the native American magician, and later toured for 20 years with The Ken Griffin Show. HE was honored by the Academy of Magical Arts in 1979 with the club's special Award of Merit for his many contributions to magic.