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Contributing Institution:
University of California, Davis Library, Dept. of Special Collections
Title: Melvin R. Ramey Papers
Creator:
Ramey, Melvin R.
Identifier/Call Number: D-663
Physical Description:
7 linear feet
Date (inclusive): 1956-2017
Abstract: Research articles, reports, notes and calculations, private sector work, personal documents.
Physical Location: This collection is stored off-site at the North Regional Library Facility.
Language of Material:
English
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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.
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.
Collection is open for research.
Ezekiel McGee processed this finding aid.
Melvin R. Ramey Papers, D-663, Archives and Special Collections, UC Davis Library, University of California, Davis.
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Biomechanics
African American engineers
African American track and field coaches
Engineers
Track and field
USA Track & Field