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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 5 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver General Classroom Building, 1969

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0018.0033.00010
Abstract

Black and white contact sheet of images of the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the General Classroom Building (later Sturm Hall) on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, including Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell and Vice-Chancellor Wilbur C. Miller cutting the ribbon.

Dates: 1969

University of Denver General Classroom Building, 1969

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Identifier: U201.01.0018.0031.00005
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell and Vice-Chancellor Wilbur C. Miller ceremonially cut the ribbon on the doors of the university's new General Classroom Building (later Sturm Hall) on the University Park Campus.

Dates: 1969

University of Denver General Classroom Building, 1969

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Identifier: U201.01.0018.0031.00006
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell and Vice-Chancellor Wilbur C. Miller ceremonially cut the ribbon on the doors of the university's new General Classroom Building (later Sturm Hall) on the University Park Campus.

Dates: 1969

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building Dedication, 1977 October 26

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0018.00003
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell and King Shwayder pose with a plaque at the dedication ceremony for the Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Jesse and Nellie Shwayder Inc., a family foundation, donated $1.7 million toward the construction, the building's architect was Slater-Paull and Associates, and the firm Gerald H. Phipps Inc. was awarded the rights to construct the building.

Dates: 1977 October 26

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Gallery, 1977 October

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Identifier: U201.01.0012.0019.00027
Abstract

The commemoration service for the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building in Denver, Colorado. Chancellor Maurice Mitchell, an unidentified woman, and an unidentified man stand by a plaque which reads: "Shwayder Art Building In memory of Jessie and Nellie Shwayder In recognition of their love of the arts, belief in young people and their profound interest in the ultimate importance of education Commemorated October 26, 1977"

Dates: 1977 October

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