SSS - Registration, 1972
Scope and Contents
The LaClair A. Melhouse Papers are composed almost entirely of material from his military career. Because he served in roles as North Dakota Adjutant General, State Director of Selective Service and overseer of state civil defense from 1962 to 1976, the bulk of material dates from this time span. A wide range of military information is contained in the files. Among topics of North Dakota interest are files relating to the "Zip to Zap" incident of 1969, the Anti-Ballistic Missile protest of 1970, the fuel shortage of 1973, Vietnam military recruitment, and natural disasters and disaster relief. More than 600 photographs were separated and placed in the Photograph File Cabinets.
Dates
- created: 1948-1986
- Other: Majority of material found in 1961-1976
- Other: Date acquired: 05/22/1986
Creator
- From the Collection: Melhouse, LaClair A. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 12.50 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections Repository
Chester Fritz Library
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Grand Forks ND 58202-9000 US
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