Melvin Patrick Ely

American historian of African Americans and the U.S. South
Person human Q6814055

Facts

11 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[12]
Date of birth
1952
Place of birth
Richmond
Country of citizenship
United States[4]
Occupation
historian
Given name
Melvin[13]
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🏷️ Also known as
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KBR person ID
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Summary

Melvin Patrick Ely was born in Richmond[1]. He was born in 1952[2]. He worked as a historian[3].

Body

Education

Educated at Princeton University[7], a private university[14], in United States[15], founded in 1746[16], headquartered in Princeton[17] and University of Texas at Austin[8], a public research university[18], in United States[19], founded in 1883[20], headquartered in Austin[21].

Career and Affiliations

Employers include Yale University[5], a private university[22], in United States[23], founded in 1701[24], headquartered in New Haven[25] and College of William & Mary[6], a public research university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1693[28], headquartered in Williamsburg[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Bancroft Prize[9], a literary award[30], in United States[31]; Albert J. Beveridge Award[10], an award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1939[34]; and Wesley Logan Prize[11], an award[35], founded in 1992[36].

FAQs

Where was Melvin Patrick Ely born?

Melvin Patrick Ely was born in Richmond[1].

What did Melvin Patrick Ely do for work?

Melvin Patrick Ely worked as historian[3].

Where did Melvin Patrick Ely go to school?

Melvin Patrick Ely was educated at Princeton University[7] and University of Texas at Austin[8].

What awards did Melvin Patrick Ely receive?

Honors received include Bancroft Prize[9], Albert J. Beveridge Award[10], and Wesley Logan Prize[11].

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