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 84 Collections and/or Records:
To Members of the University Community, 1970 May 13
Letter to Members of the University Community from Chancellor Maurice Mitchell explaining the events on campus that took place in the preceding days.
Unfavorable, Predominantly Critical Correspondence: Registrar's Office Sit-In and Woodstock West, 1968-1970
Types of Materials: Correspondence that is critical of the Administration's actions.
University of Denver Woodstock West Protest Students sit on Stage with Chancellor Mitchell and John Wesley Rice Jr. , May 5th-13th 1970
University of Denver (DU) protesters on stage with John Wesley Rice, Assitant Dean to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Chancellor Maurice Mitchell as part of a multi-day Vietnam War protest nicknamed "Woodstock West" that took place both on the DU campus and downtown Denver, Colorado. Protesters mourn the killings of four students on the Kent State University campus days earlier.
Unpublished Mitchell Reaction to All University Referendum, 1970
Chancellor Mitchell's reaction to All University Referendum on Chancellor Mitchell's actions during Woodstock West, together with the results. He notes that he is responsible to the Board of Trustees. The statement was never issued.
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