University of Denver. Chancellor's Office
Organization
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
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