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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 27 Collections and/or Records:

Student protests, 1969-1970

 File
Identifier: M028.05.0013.0003
Abstract

Types of Materials: newspaper clippings

Dates: 1969-1970

Student Protests Collection

 Collection
Identifier: U219
Abstract

The Student Protests Collection is a collection of materials related to student protests, whether against the University, as in the case of a tuition protest, or American policies, as in the case of Woodstock West and anti-draft demonstrations. The collection includes newspaper clippings as well as University documents and other published material.

Dates: 1911-1991

Theater productions with Mitchell, 1968-1973

 File
Identifier: M028.05.0013.0004
Abstract

Types of Materials: newspaper clippings

Dates: 1968-1973

University of Denver Chancellor- Part 1, 1967-1996

 File
Identifier: M028.05.0013.0001
Abstract

Types of Materials: newspaper clippings

Dates: 1967-1996

University of Denver Chancellor- Part 2, 1967-1996

 File
Identifier: M028.05.0013.0002
Abstract

Types of Materials: newspaper clippings

Dates: 1967-1996

University of Denver Shwayder Art Building Dedication, 1977 October 26

 Item
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

 Item
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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