Mitchell, Maurice B., 1915-1996
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:
The Denver Clarion, vol. 74, issue 24, 1969 November 17
Viet Moratorium confrontation; “and the flag was still there”. Student affairs committee studies all-university unit. Chancellor’s image distorted by press. KVDU scores scoops.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 74, issue 28, 1969 November 26
Debate sponsored by Religious Office fizzles as only twelve students show up. Plans for draft lottery ready for first drawing. Chancellor embroiled in press controversy.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 74, issue 66, 1970 April 24
Blackburn announces appointments; Kauffman and Barbato new deans. Marchers descend on DRI; urge end to research. Senator presents ecological ideas. Mitchell stresses communication at regional frat conference.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 74, issue 73, 1970 May 11
Demonstrators stage march on Capitol calling for peace. Strikers found commune; commitment, solidarity grow. Denver police arrest 21 persons in aftermath of anti-war march. Mitchell speaks on Woodstock. Faculty meeting set for 3 pm.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 74, issue 74, 1970 May 13
Police raze Woodstock in early morning invasion. Faculty expresses concern over police intervention. Mitchell gets views on commune conditions. Love addresses Woodstock while Mitchell goes to lunch. Meeting.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 74, issue 75, 1970 May 15
Guard meets little resistance in raid. Woodstock yields to police, flowers. Students advocate Mitchell resignation. Students confer with newsmen. Meeting.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 74, issue 76, 1970 May 18
Mphahlele returns. Faculty supports spirit of Woodstock venture. Dean’s list. Conflicts absent over weekend. Mitchell referendum seeks student opinions. Vote in Mitchell referendum today.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 74, issue 77, 1970 May 21
Senate condemns Mitchell; supports Woodstock ideals. University discontinues injunction proceedings. Referendum indicates students favor Woodstock experience. AUSA initiates campaign to influence legislators.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 74, issue 78, 1970 May 26
Conflicting testimony clouds Trenkle contempt hearing. Blue dove armbands replace traditional caps and gowns. Poindexter explains resignation. Banquet will honor new Phi Beta Kappas. Trustees support Mitchell.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 74, issue 80, 1970 June 8
Faculty joins students on new committee. Mitchell calls colleges sanctuaries for destruction of outside society. Senate appropriates funds; KVDU budget causes controversy.
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