Photographs- mostly portrait photographs of infants, Melvin House, and presumably friends and family of House's, 1951-1970; undated
Scope and Contents
This series includes documents, photographs, and ephemera regarding Melvin House. This includes: material related to House's education including his school report cards, diplomas, certificates; and photographs, varsity letters, and certificates related to House's time as a high school gymnast. Also included in this series are documents related to House's schooling and employment as an electrician; his employment as a custodian; material related to his time in the Navy Reserves; correspondence, articles, and other material related to the Nation of Islam and Muhammad’s Mosque No. 2; photographs of presumably family and friends; and other personal documents such as identification and membership cards.
Dates
- 1951-1970; undated
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 box
From the Collection: .42 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Some photographs are inscribed to Melvin from Beverly; "To cousin Louise and Raymond from cousin [LaVania] and [LaShay]"; "Love Willie"; "Sincerely Edna Woods"; and others.
Creator
- From the Collection: House, Melvin Douglass (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu