Melvin Patrick Ely

Melvin Patrick Ely
Melvin Patrick Ely
Born	1952 (age 72–73); Richmond, Virginia, US
Awards	Bancroft Prize (2005); Fulbright Professorship (1998–1999);
Academic background
Alma mater	Princeton University (BA); University of Texas (MA); Princeton University (MA, PhD);
Academic work
Discipline	Historian
Sub-discipline	African-American history

Melvin Patrick Ely (pronounced ['ili]; born 1952 in Richmond, Virginia) is an history professor and author in Virginia. He has written books about Amos 'n' Andy and Israel Hill.

Melvin Patrick Ely
Born	1952 (age 72–73) Richmond, Virginia, US
Awards	Bancroft Prize (2005) Fulbright Professorship (1998–1999)

Academic background
Alma mater	Princeton University (BA) University of Texas (MA) Princeton University (MA, PhD)
Academic work
Discipline	Historian
Sub-discipline	African-American history