Edward Everett (E. E.) Griffith and the Little Theater collection, 1946-1995

Edward Everett Griffith was born on February 4, 1911 in West Winfield, NY. He received a B.E. in English from Ithaca College in 1930. In 1936, he married his wife Katherine "Kay" Louis Filsinger. Griffith taught English and Dramatics at the high school level and toured with the Casford Players for 16 years before he began his teaching career at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 1946.

"Griff", as he was affectionately known on campus, arrived at HWS as an Instructor of English. He was appointed Assistant Professor of English and Dramatics in 1949, Associate Professor in 1954, granted tenure in 1957, and appointed Professor in 1962. When he retired in 1976, he was Professor of English and Drama Emeritus. He dedicated 30 years of his life to HWS, during which he was Director of the Little Theatre. There, he produced over 150 successful plays and directed most of them. In 1970, he founded and directed the Geneva Summer Theatre, which would become a prominent, beloved community theatre project.

Upon retirement, Griffith was presented a Citation for Meritorious Service by the Hobart College Alumni Association. The E.E. Griffith Prize, awarded each year to the student who has made the most significant contribution to the Little Theatre, was established in his name. In 1992, Griffith was presented with the Distinguished Faculty Award. He died in 1996.