Background
Griffith, James Seavey was born on July 30, 1935 in Santa Barbara, California, United States.
Griffith, James Seavey was born on July 30, 1935 in Santa Barbara, California, United States.
Bachelor, University Arizona, 1960. Master of Arts, University Arizona, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, University Arizona, 1974.
Director, coordinator University Arizona Southwest Folklore Center, Tucson, since 1979. Weekly appearance on Station KUAT-television discussing Southern Arizona traditions, since 1985. Weekly radio presentation Station KUAT-AM, since 1986.
Member American Folklore Society, California Folklore Society.
Son of Richard Matthews (Griffith) and Eleanor (Seavey) Tilt. Married Loma Claire Kimball, June 22, 1963. Children: Catherine Eleanore, Richard David.