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Mitchell, Maurice B., 1915-1996

 Person

Biography

Maurice B. Mitchell b. 09 Feb 1915 in New York City; d. 30 Nov 1996 in Santa Barbara, Calif. Chancellor of the University of Denver from 1967 to 1978.

Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 172). Board of Trustees – Volume S: page 114.

Biography

Elected Chancellor of DU 1967. At the time was the editorial director of Encyclopedia Britannica Inc.

Found in 298 Collections and/or Records:

Law, College of, 1971-1977

 File
Identifier: M028.02.0008.0013
Abstract

Types of Materials: Correspondence – Mitchell and Yegge

Dates: 1971-1977

Letter to Board of Trustees from Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell, 1970 July 10

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0003.0003.00012
Abstract

Letter to the Board of Trustees from Chancellor Mitchell giving the board a tally of calls and letters he has received about his handling of Woodstock West.

Dates: 1970 July 10

Maurice B. Mitchell, 1966 November

 Item
Identifier: M028.06.0013.0010.00001
Abstract

Maurice B. Mitchell, Chancellor of University of Denver

Dates: 1966 November

Maurice B. Mitchell Civil Rights Commission Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M176
Scope and Contents

The Maurice B. Mitchell Civil Rights Commission Papers contain the papers, reports and books relating to Mitchell's work on the United States Civil Rights Commission.

Dates: 1968-1975

Maurice B. Mitchell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M028
Abstract Maurice B. Mitchell (1915-1996) served as the thirteenth Chancellor of the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado from 1967 to 1978. During his tenure he established the annual Publishing Institute and oversaw the construction of several buildings such as Penrose Library and the Shwayder Art Building. While he was Chancellor, Woodstock West, a student protest against the Vietnam War, was resolved. Prior to his arrival at the University, Mitchell was President of Encyclopaedia Britannica,...
Dates: 1940-1996; Majority of material found in 1967-1978

Maurice Bernard Mitchell, between 1967-1978

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0413.00014
Abstract

University of Denver thirteenth chancellor Maurice Bernard Mitchell poses for a portrait. Mitchell served as chancellor from 1967 to 1978.

Dates: between 1967-1978

Maurice Mitchell at Nelson Rockefeller Campaign Rally (Frame 6A), 1968 May

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0120.0029.00003.00001
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell speaks at a rally for New York Governor and Republican presidential candidate Nelson Rockefeller at the University of Denver in 1968. The University of Denver podium bears a sign reading "Rocky has never lost an election."

Dates: 1968 May

Maurice Mitchell Interview, Tape I, 1970 May

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0007.00007
Abstract

Interview with Chancellor Maurice Mitchell about Woodstock West.

Dates: 1970 May

Maurice Mitchell Interview, Tape II, 1970 May

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0007.00008
Abstract

Interview with Chancellor Maurice Mitchell about Woodstock West.

Dates: 1970 May

Maurice Mitchell with Civil Rights Commission, 1969 February 14

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0023.00002
Abstract

Group portrait of the members of the United States Commission on Human Rights on February 14, 1969, including University of Denver Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell.

Dates: 1969 February 14

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