Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
MS 8
William J. Reichardt (1930-2004)
Papers, 1961-1970, n.d.
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Reichardt, William J. (1930-2004) |
| title: | Papers |
| dates: | 1961-1970, n.d. |
| extent: | 2.52 linear feet (6 document boxes) |
| collection number: | MS 8 |
| repository: | Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | William J. Reichardt Papers, MS 8, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Biographical note
Born to Herb Reichardt on June 24, 1930, William "Bill" Reichardt attended Iowa City public schools until his graduation in 1948. In recognition for his high school football exploits, Reichardt received a place on the All-State football team in 1946 and 1947. Continuing to play football, he received All-American honors while at the University of Iowa in addition to a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics (1952). After graduation, Reichardt spent one season with the Green Bay Packers and then joined the Air Force, where he served as a First Lieutenant for two years during the Korean War. He founded Reichardt's Inc.--a chain of men's clothing stores--and has been very active in community affairs. In addition, Reichardt started the Little All-American Football League in Des Moines and coached for 30 years. In 1964 Reichardt was elected to the Iowa State Legislature where he served Polk County for two years in the Iowa House of Representatives; in 1966 won election to the Iowa State Senate, where he served four years. During his tenure in state government Reichardt sponsored the bill to resume an annual Iowa – Iowa State football game. In 1994, Reichardt was a democratic candidate for governor during the primary elections and in 1999 he circulated a petition to become a mayoral candidate for the City of Des Moines, but did not pursue the position. Instead, he and his son, Douglas Reinhardt began work on a project to develop a special truancy school to help troubled youth. |
Collection description
The collection includes correspondence, research material, and newspaper clippings concerning Reichardt's four-year tenure as a state Senator-1966-1970. The correspondence is arranged topically. The research materials are, in part, compilations of the data, legislative bills, and general information to provide background on an issue. The newspaper clippings include material sent to Reichardt by his constituency, his colleagues, or saved by his staff, and they cover both political and personal topics. |
Organization
The collection is organized into 3 series: |
Description of series
| Series 1 | Correspondence and research material |
1961-1970, n.d. |
| extent: | 5 document boxes and 1 folder |
|
| description: | Correspondence and research material used by Reichardt during his term as a state senator. |
|
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Abortion |
1969-1970, n.d. |
1 |
2 |
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse |
1969, n.d. |
1 |
3 |
American Republic Assurance Company |
1968-1970, |
1 |
4 |
Assessors |
1967-1970, n.d. |
1 |
5 |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield |
1969-1970, n.d. |
1 |
6 |
Child Molesting |
1963-1969, n.d. |
1 |
7 |
Chiropractic |
1969, n.d. |
1 |
8 |
Conservation and Recreation |
1968-1970, n.d. |
1 |
9 |
Correctional Institutions |
1969-1970 |
2 |
1 |
Education (includes Colleges and Secondary Schools) |
1967-1970, n.d. |
2 |
2 |
Education (includes Colleges and Secondary Schools) |
1967-1970, n.d. |
2 |
3 |
Educational Television and Radio |
1967-1970, n.d. |
2 |
4 |
Educational Television and Radio |
1967-1970 |
2 |
5 |
Environmental Problems |
1969-1970, n.d. |
2 |
6 |
Form Letters |
1969-1970, n.d. |
2 |
7 |
Health |
1969, n.d. |
3 |
1 |
Legislative Reform |
1969-1970, n.d. |
3 |
2 |
'Letters to Colleagues' |
1970, n.d. |
3 |
3 |
Liquor Control |
1968-1970 |
3 |
4 |
Lobbyists |
1970 |
3 |
5 |
Minors |
1969-1970 |
3 |
6 |
Nursing Homes |
1970, n.d. |
3 |
7 |
Personal Correspondence |
1968-1970, n.d. |
3 |
8 |
Police, Crime, and Delinquency |
1968-1970 |
3 |
9 |
Police, Crime, and Delinquency |
1953-1970, n.d. |
4 |
1 |
Politics |
1969-1970 |
4 |
2 |
Sex Education |
1968-1969, n.d. |
4 |
3 |
Speeches |
1968-1970, n.d. |
4 |
4 |
Speeches |
1967-1970, n.d. |
4 |
5 |
Sports (includes Iowa High School Athletic Association; Evashevski controversies) |
1967-1970, n.d. |
4 |
6 |
Sports (includes Iowa High School Athletic Association; Evashevski controversies) |
1967-1970, n.d. |
4 |
7 |
State Officials and Employees |
1969-1970, n.d. |
4 |
8 |
Sunday Closing Laws |
1969-1970, n.d. |
4 |
9 |
Sunday Closing Laws |
1970, n.d. |
5 |
1 |
Taxes |
1968-1970, n.d. |
5 |
2 |
Taxes |
1966-1970, n.d. |
5 |
3 |
Taxes |
1969, n.d. |
5 |
4 |
Taxes |
1965-1970, n.d. |
5 |
5 |
Taxes |
1968-1970, n.d. |
5 |
6 |
Transportation |
1968-1970, n.d. |
6 |
1 |
Transportation |
1961-1970, n.d. |
Description of series
| Series 2 | News clippings |
1964-1970, n.d. |
| extent: | 2 folders |
|
| description: | News clippings regarding miscellaneous Legislative and personal concerns. |
|
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
6 |
2 |
News clippings - miscellaneous Legislative and personal concerns |
1964-1970, n.d. |
6 |
3 |
News clippings - miscellaneous Legislative and personal concerns |
1966-1970, n.d. |
Description of series
| Series 3 | Legislative correspondence |
1967-1970, n.d. |
| extent: | 2 folders |
|
| description: | Legislative correspondence - miscellaneous |
|
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
6 |
4 |
Legislative correspondence - miscellaneous |
1967-1969, n.d. |
6 |
5 |
Legislative correspondence - miscellaneous |
1969-1970, n.d. |