Doris S. Melich papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2141

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Dates

1930s-2007

Creator

Melich, Doris S., 1913-2007 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

Doris Marie Snyder Melich (1913-2007) was born 8 April 1913 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Edward H. and Marie C. Snyder. She attended East High School and graduated with a BA from the University of Utah in 1934. In 1978 she received a Merit Honor Award from the university's Emeritus Club. Doris married Mitchell Melich on 3 June 1935, and they had four children. The couple lived for 30 years in Moab, Utah, before returning to Salt Lake City. Doris established Moab's first Girl Scout troop and continued to be involved with the Girl Scouts of America (GSA) throughout her life. Doris contracted arthritis in her early 40s and her response was to become involved with arthritis organizations. She served on the board of the Utah Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, served with National Arthritis Advisory Board, and worked with the National Arthritis Institute. In 1988 she was named to the board of the Utah Arts Council, on which she served for nine years. Doris and Mitchell lived in Washington, DC, from 1969 to 1973, while Mitchell served as Solicitor of the Department of the Interior. Doris continued to be active in the community until her death on 27 November 2007.

Extent

30.50 Linear Feet (56 boxes and 2 oversize boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Spanish; Castilian

Additional Description

Abstract

The Doris S. Melich papers (1930-2007) contain personal materials and materials from various organizations that Melich was involved with. Included are minutes, agendas, reports, correspondence, memoranda, handbooks, notes, essays, announcements, news articles, and other papers. Melich was affiliated with the National Arthritis Foundation, the National Assistance League, the Utah Girl Scouts Council, the Utah Opera and Ballet Guilds, the American Association of University Women, and the Women's Republican Club of Salt Lake. The collection is focused on Melich's activities with arthritis organizations, the Utah Arts Council, and the Girl Scouts of America.