Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Melvin R. Ramey Papers
- Dates:
- 1956-2017
- Abstract:
- Research articles, reports, notes and calculations, private sector work, personal documents.
- Extent:
- 7 linear feet
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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Melvin R. Ramey Papers, D-663, Archives and Special Collections, UC Davis Library, University of California, Davis.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Papers of Dr. Melvin R. Ramey (1938-2017), former Associate Dean, Department Chair, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty Athletic rep., and Volunteer Assistant Track & Field Coach at UC Davis. Documents relating to early academic training at Penn State Univ. (2 sport athlete in Basketball and Track and Field) and MS, PhD material from Carnegie Mellon University. Academic publications in the fields of Biomechanics and Engineering, especially a collection of notes, articles, and calculations on the biomechanics of the long and triple jump. Small collection of academic awards, plaques, and sports trophies.
- Biographical / historical:
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Melvin R. Ramey was a professor of civil engineering with a focus on biomechanics. He was the second Black professor hired at the University of California, Davis and served as a track and field coach. His work as a coach contributed to his research in biomechanics. Other accomplishments included working extensively with USA Track and Field and the United States Olympic Committee.
- Processing information:
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Ezekiel McGee processed this finding aid.
- Physical location:
- This collection is stored off-site at the North Regional Library Facility.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-10-01 17:00:57 -0700 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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All applicable copyrights for the collection are protected under chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code. Requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
- Preferred citation:
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Melvin R. Ramey Papers, D-663, Archives and Special Collections, UC Davis Library, University of California, Davis.
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Davis, Special Collections, UC Davis Library100 NW QuadDavis, CA 95616-5292, US
- Contact:
- (530) 752-1621