Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Mitchell Melich papers (1932-1973) contain correspondence, cards, handwritten notes, notebooks, appointment books, travel itineraries, calendar books, passports, general Republican Party materials, mining materials, gubernatorial campaign materials, financial documents, and news clippings. This collection covers four main portions of Mitch's life: mining, gubernatorial campaign, service in the Republican Party, and Solicitor of the Department of Interior.