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Identifier

Accession 301

Inclusive Dates

1956-1980

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

15,000 pieces, 7.50 linear feet

Language

English;

Historical Note

Melvin Ernest Nunnery (1951-1991) was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for District #44 (Lancaster and Chester counties).

Scope and Content Note

Melvin Ernest Nunnery (1951-1991) was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for District #44 (Lancaster and Chester counties). The Melvin Ernest Nunnery Papers consist of correspondence, newspaper clippings, minutes, and other papers relating primarily to Chester County affairs, including civil defense, tax rulings, and home rule. There is also state and national level information on the death penalty, Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), gun control, “Laetrile” controversy, and mental health.

Provenance

The papers of Melvin Ernest Nunnery, South Carolina State Representative, were received by the Archives on February 15, 1980 from Melvin Ernest Nunnery.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Melvin Ernest Nunnery Papers - Accession 301

LC Subject Headings

Nunnery, Ernie, 1951-1991--Archives; South Carolina. General Assembly. House of Representatives; Legislators--South Carolina; Chester County (S.C.)--Politics and government; South Carolina--Politics and government; United States--Politics and government

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