A Guide to the Papers of the Melcher Family, 1785-1987 Melcher Family, Papers 11082-a,-b

A Guide to the Papers of the Melcher Family, 1785-1987

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Accession number 11082-a,-b


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Repository
Special Collections, University of Virginia Library
Collection number
11082-a,-b
Title
Papers of the Melcher Family 1785-1987
Physical Characteristics
10,500 items
Language
English
Abstract
The Melcher Family Papers consist of personal and professional correspondence, diaries, journals, photographs, research, taped material, and writings of Daniel Melcher, Frederic Gershom Melcher, and Marguerite Fellows Melcher.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Papers of the Melcher Family, Accession # 11082-a,-b, Special Collections, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

The papers were a gift from Margaret S. Melcher and Frederic G. Melcher, 1995 June 6 and July 17.

Scope and Content Information

Papers of Daniel Melcher consist of personal and professional correspondence; printed material on publishing and printing; drafting instruments; and photographs and slides of the Melchers and others, and their travels; letters to his parents from the Netherlands, Germany, and England, and from Harvard University; genealogical material of the Melcher, Atkins, Fellows, Flagg and related families, some dating to the 18th century, and personal mementos.

In addition there is a copy of Melcher's thesis "Trade-Unionism as a factor in the decline of New York City book printing industry. " There are also copies of the news bulletin "Schools at War, " 1942-1946 and related photographs; IAHP instruction kits; honorary memberships and recognitions for Daniel Melcher and Frederic G. Melcher; cassettes; memorabilia; and artwork, including sketch of Robert Frost.

Daniel Melcher's papers also contain cassette tapes of the Newbery and Caldecott acceptance speeches by Joan W. Blos, Marcia Brown, Leo and Diane Dillon, Paul Goble, Elizabeth Orton Jones, Robert Lawson, Patricia MacLachlan, Ellen Raskin, Peter Spier, Mildred D. Taylor, Chris Van Allsburg, Cynthia Voight, and Nancy Willard, as well as a tape of music inspired by the book Ben's Trumpet.

Papers of Frederic Gershom Melcher contain diaries, 1897-1898; a Japanese travel journal, 1947; photographs and other material regarding Robert Frost; correspondence including letters from Willa Cather, Mary Ellen Chase, Melvil Dewey, Albert Einstein, Dwight Eisenhower, Langston Hughes, and John Hall Wheelock; papers on printing and bookselling, the Frederic G. Melcher Book Award, the Frederick G. Melcher Scholarship, Wellfleet, Mass., and Melcher's library. There are also awards, honors and mementos.

Frederic G. Melcher's papers also contain correspondence with Frederic and Bertha Goudy and the Village Press, Bruce Rogers, Daniel Berkeley Updike and The Merrymount Press; and letters, 1963, regarding the death of F. G. Melcher.

Papers of Marguerite Fellows Melcher consist of her correspondence, research, and writings. Included are manuscripts of her plays, poems, stories and other writings; material on the New Jersey League of Women Voters; and research on the Shakers.

Her papers also contain an audiotape on Shaker history.

Arrangement

Alphabetically by subject.

Contents List

Box 1-5
Papers of Frederic Gershom Melcher re Books and Publishing
Topical Papers of Frederic Gershom Melcher
Box 5-7
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Bound Volumes of Frederic Gershom Melcher
Box 7
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Correspondence and Papers of Marguerite Fellows Melcher
Box 8-12
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Plays by Marguerite Fellows Melcher
Box 12-18
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Poems and Stories by Marguerite Fellows Melcher
Box 18-20
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Correspondence and Papers of Daniel Melcher
Box 21-26
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Original and Biographical/Genealogical Information
Box 26-28
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Harvard Class Album 1934
Physical Location: 1M, Carrel L
Oversize bound volume
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Schools at War, 1942-1946 : Bound copies of the war savings news bulletin for teachers 1942-1946
Physical Location: 1M, Carrel L
Oversize bound volume
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Papers of Frederic Gershom Melcher re Books and Publishing
Oversize Box S-53
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Topical Papers of Frederic Gershom Melcher
Oversize box S-53
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Plays by Marguerite Fellows Melcher
Oversize box S-53
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Papers of Daniel Melcher
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Photograph of the Frederic G. Melcher Anniversary Dinner to Celebrate 50 Years in Book Trade, 1895-1945 1945 May
Oversize box M-26
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Newbery-Caldecott Medal Acceptance Speeches: Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions, Leo and Diane Dillon (Caldecott); Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Mildred D. Taylor (Newbery) 1977
Othertype: Audiocassette 0029
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Newbery-Caldecott Medal Acceptance Speeches: Noah's Ark, Peter Spier (Caldecott); Bridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson (Newbery) 1978
Othertype: Audiocassette 0030
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Newbery-Caldecott Medal Acceptance Speeches: The Westing Game, Ellen Raskin (Newbery); The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, Paul Goble (Caldecott) 1979
Othertype: Audiocassette 0031
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Newbery-Caldecott Medal Acceptance Speeches: A Gathering of Day, Joan W. Blos (Newbery); Rabbit Hill, Robert Lawson, 1945 (Newbery); Prayer for a Child, Elizabeth Orton Jones, 1945 1980
Othertype: Audiocassette 0032
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Newbery-Caldecott Medal Acceptance Speeches: A Visit to William Blake's Inn, Nancy Willard (Newbery); Jumanji, Chris Van Allsburg (Caldecott) 1982
Othertype: Audiocassette 0033
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Newbery-Caldecott Medal Acceptance Speeches: Shadow, Marcia Brown (Caldecott); Dicey's Song, Cynthia Voigt 1983
Othertype: Audiocassette 0034
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Newbery-Caldecott Medal Acceptance Speeches: The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg (Caldecott); Sarah, Plain and Tall , Patricia MacLachlan 1986
Othertype: Audiocassette 0035
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Music inspired by the Caldecott Honor Book and Filmstrip Ben's Trumpet by Rachel Isadora 1980
Othertype: Audiocassette 0036
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Shakers History n.d.
Othertype: Audiotape 0005
magnetic recording tape--1/4" x 1200 ft.
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"The double duty dollar "
Reel 0295
16 mm, b&w, sound

Produced by the War Finance Department of the United States Treasury.

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Public relations planner presents opportunities unlimited
Reel 0296
16mm, color, sound
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"The brotherhood of man "
Reel 0297
16mm, color, sound

Based on a pamphlet by Ruth Benedict and Gene Weltfish and published by the Public Affairs Committee of the UAW-CIO.

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Untitled home movie
Reel 0298
16mm, color, no sound
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