Background
Jefferson, Melvin Dorsey was born on July 5, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles and Leona Jefferson.
Jefferson, Melvin Dorsey was born on July 5, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles and Leona Jefferson.
Student, Temple University.
President Superior Beauty & Barber Supply Company, Inc., Detroit. Member Detroit Board Fire Commissioners, 1969—1974, fire commissioner, since 1974. Executive commissioner Detroit Fire Department.
Member Detroit Board Supervisors. Director Johnson Products. Board directors Economic Development Corporation, Cooperative Assistance, Boy Scouts American, North Detroit General Hospital, United Foundation.
Past member Detroit Airport Commission. Past board directors, treasurer Detroit Urban League. Served to lieutenant United States Air Force.
Member Detroit Board Fire Commissioners, 1969-1974, fire commissioner, since 1974, executive commissioner Detroit Fire Department. Member Detroit Board Suprs. Servedto Lieutenant United States Air Force.
Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (life), Detroit Chamber of Commerce.
Club: One Hundred.
Married Helen Cuzzens Jefferson, July 5, 1947. Children: Joyce, Melvin.