Series I: Personal Papers , 1949-1971; undated

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.