Melvin Hecht papers
Photograph of an adobe home from the Melvin Hecht papers
Collection area: University of Arizona
Collection dates: 1950-1982
The Melvin Hecht papers contain his professional research between 1950 and 1982, the bulk of which was created during his time at the University of Arizona. The research focuses primarily on the geography of southern Arizona, specifically man-made structures such as houses. The papers contain research notes, newspaper clippings, lecture notes, and a research index. In addition, the papers contain a variety of photographic materials such as photographs, slides, and photographic negatives.
Melvin Hecht was born in 1926. He received his Ph. D in geography from the University of Kansas before joining the faculty at the University of Arizona in 1956. The first trained geographer in the faculty, Hecht taught in the Department of Geography and Regional Development. As a professor, he taught beginning courses in geography and business administration, developed new courses in the department, and aided in program planning. During this time, he also co-authored The Arizona Atlas with Richard Reeves. He retired to emeritus status in 1983, and he died in 1985.
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