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Photographs- mostly portrait photographs of infants, Melvin House, and presumably friends and family of House's, 1951-1970; undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 12

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

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

Repository Details

Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895