Joe Melcher Campaign Ephemera

 Collection
Identifier: 2016-17

Scope and Contents

The Joe Melcher Campaign Ephemera contains campaign ephemera from Melcher's campaigns for Washoe County Recorder, a position he held from 1979 until he retired in 1999.

Dates

  • 1978-1995

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Biographical Note

Joe Franklin Melcher, Jr. was born on December 20, 1929 in Iowa. As a child, his family lived in Iowa, Minnesota, and Nevada. Melcher attended the University of Nevada, Reno, graduating in 1953. In the early 1950s, Melcher married Margaret. They had three sons, Kevin, Joe III, and Todd. From 1979-1999, Melcher served as Washoe County Recorder from 1979-1999.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (9 items)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Joe Franklin Melcher, Jr. was born on December 20, 1929. He ran for and successfully held the Washoe County Recorder seat from 1979-1999. The collection contains campaign ephemera from Melcher's campaigns for Washoe County Recorder.

Arrangement

Arranged without hierarchy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Kevin Melcher in September 2016.

Creator

Title
Guide to the Joe Melcher Campaign Ephemera
Status
Completed
Author
Jessica Maddox
Date
February 2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
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Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
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