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Doris S. Melich photograph collection, 1950-1999
Overview of the Collection
- Photographer
- Melich, Doris S., 1913-2007
- Title
- Doris S. Melich photograph collection
- Dates
- 1950-1999 (inclusive)19501999
- Quantity
- 2 boxes
- Collection Number
- P1173
- Summary
- Doris S. Melich (1913-2007) was a leader in Utah's Girl Scouts of America who, in her later years, served on the boards of many arthritis organizations. The Doris S. Melich photograph collection contains images of Melich's life, family, friends, and participation in Girl Scouts activities dating from 1950 to 1999.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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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.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Doris Marie Snyder Melich (1913-2007) was born on April 8, 1913 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Edward H. and Marie C. Snyder. She attended East High School and graduated with a B.A. 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 June 3, 1935. Together 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 November 27, 2007.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Doris S. Melich photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 93 black-and-white and color photographs of Melich's life, family, friends, and participation in Girl Scouts activities dating from 1950 to 1999.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Doris S. Melich photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Doris S. Melich photograph collection, P1173, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations: P1173.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 1 | Girl Scouts |
| 1 | 2 | Family and Friends |
| 1 | 3 | Group Photos |
| 1 | 4 | Round in Vermont August 1962 |
| 1 | 5 | Cloud Rim |
| 1 | 6 | Melich Family residence |
| 2, Oversize | 1 | Portrait of Doris with a book, 1960s |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Melich, Doris S., 1913-2007
Corporate Names
- Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Form or Genre Terms
- black-and-white prints (photographs)
- color prints (photographs)
