Scope and arrangement
The Melville Charlton collection includes two letters commending Charlton's playing (1927 and 1959); two letters from the American Guild of Organists that have been mounted onto a plaque; news clippings containing biographical information; and a dismantled scrapbook of congratulatory letters from other musicians honoring him on his 90th birthday celebration. There are also concert programs (1911-1974) of his performances. A certificate from the American Guild of Organists and the Howard University diploma bestowing Charlton's honorary Ph.D. (1924) complete the collection.