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About Ed Youngblood
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Background
 Ed
Youngblood fell in love with motorcycles as a young boy, and bought
his first -- a 165cc Harley-Davidson -- at the age of 14. In the ensuing
45 years, he has owned and ridden a wide range of American, British,
European, and Japanese brands. Following graduate studies in English
Literature,
Youngblood took his first job in the motorcycle industry as a journalist
in 1968. After a 28-year career with the American Motorcyclist Association,
including 19 years as its president, he left administrative work to
focus on writing, historical research, and museum curating and consulting.
In addition to his scholastic training, Youngblood brings to his subject
a personal experience in many of the topics he writes about.
Ed Youngblood’s Curriculum Vitae
Education
B.A.,
Oklahoma State University, Liberal Arts.
M.A., Ohio University, English Literature.
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Professional
Experience
28
year career with the American Motorcyclist Association, serving
as Managing Editor, Director of Government Relations, and 19 years
as President and CEO.
25 years on the management council of the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme.
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Consultant
to:
BMW
Motorcycle Owners of America
BMW MOA Foundation
Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
The Guggenheim Museum
The Ohio State University, Newark
WONDERS:
The Memphis International Cultural Series.
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Curatorial
Work
“Women
and Motorcycling Exhibition”
Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.
“A Century of Indian”
Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.
“The Art of the Motorcycle”
Guggenheim Museum, Las Vegas.
"The
Art of the Motorcycle"
WONDERS:
The Memphis International Cultural Series.
"The
Art of the Motorcycle"
Orlando
Museum of Art; Orlando, Florida.
“The Art of the Wheel”
Ohio State University, Newark.
“Heroes of Harley-Davidson”
Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.
"BSA's
Greatest Daytona"
Motorcycle
Hall of Fame Museum.
"Motocross
America"
Motorcycle
Hall of Fame Museum.
"Wheelz:
The Art and Design of the Customized Ride"
Columbus
College of Art and Design.
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Works
Published
Books
Books
for children or remedial readers on the subjects of motorcycle
racing and hill climbing, 1999.
“John Penton and the Off-Road Motorcycle Revolution”
Whitehorse Press, 2000.
“A Century of Indian”
Motor Books International, 2001. Gold Prize winner from
the International Automotive Media Awards. Gold
Prize winner from the Ohio Museums Association.
“Mann of His Time”
a biography of motorcycle racing legend Dick Mann, Whitehorse Press, 2002.
“Heroes of Harley-Davidson”
Motor Books International, 2003. Top Prize winner from
the National Association of Motor Museums.
Articles
Published In:
American
Big Twin, American Motorcyclist, The Antique Motorcycle,
Association Management, BMW Owners News, Classic Bike
Rider, Cycle World, Racer X Illustrated, Thunder Press,
Walneck's,
AMADirectlink.com,
and AMASuperbike.com.
Scholarly
Papers
“The
Birth of the Dirt Bike: Technology and the Change in Attitude
Toward American Motorcyclist in the 1970s.” American
Pop Culture Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, February,
2002.
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Expert
Commentary
On-camera
history and commentary with "CBS Sunday Morning with Charles
Osgood," the Travel Channel's "Revolution on
Wheels," and Speed Channel's "American Thunder" and "Bike
Week."
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Professional
Services
Research
and Writing
Ed Youngblood is a trained researcher, scholar, and
editor, dating back to service on the staff of a scholarly journal
in English literature at Ohio University in 1966 and 1967. He has
written books and articles as work-for-hire, and accepts commissions
that involve objective works of history. His research is thorough
and accurate, and he can write to a deadline. His research and writing
services can be provided under contract, or with compensation based
on word count, hourly fee, or royalties based on sales.
Curatorial
Service click
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Ed Youngblood is a skilled historical researcher, writer, and exhibit planner
who can serve as sole curator, or as a member of a curatorial team. His skills
include the creation of exhibit concepts, text writing, historical research,
interfacing with artists and exhibit designers, providing support for administration
and public relations personnel, and working to a deadline. Curatorial services
can be provided under contract, or with compensation based on hourly service.
Public Speaking click
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based on his research and extensive international experience in
motorcycling, Ed Youngblood is qualified to speak to motorcycle
clubs and other interested
groups on a wide range of topics.
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