Marya Welch on Making a Place for Female Athletes at UC Davis

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Channel: UC Davis · 2009 · Education

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In 1947, when there were 1,500 men and 100 women on the campus, Marya Welch was the first woman hired in athletics at UC Davis.  She fought to integrate men and women in physical education classes and started the equestrian, rifle, and archery clubs, all sports she enjoyed herself.

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