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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 189 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver General Classroom Building, 1969

 Item
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

 Item
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

University of Denver – State Aid Proposal, 1971-1977

 File
Identifier: M028.02.0011.0002
Abstract

Types of Materials: Correspondence, report, newspaper clipping, transcript of interview – Truesdell and Mitchell

Dates: 1971-1977

Unpublished Mitchell Reaction to All University Referendum, 1970

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0004.00002
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1970

WCHA Playoff, March 11-12-13, 1971, University of Denver hockey, 1970-71, 1971 March 11-13

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Identifier: U300.05.0072.00022
Abstract Program for the University of Denver WCHA Playoff from March 11-13, 1971 for games featuring University of Denver vs. Colorado College and Michigan State University vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth at University of Denver arena. Includes 1970-71 schedule; brief history of University of Denver; brief biography and a photograph of Chancellor Mitchell; the athletic program; brief biography and a photograph of director of athletics Hoyt Brawner; the armstrong era; Armstrong's DU scrapbook;...
Dates: 1971 March 11-13

WCHA Playoff, Western Division, University of Denver arena, March 6, 7, & 8, 1969, 1969 March 6-8

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0072.00006
Abstract Program for the University of Denver WCHA Playoff from March 6-8, 1969 for games featuring University of Denver vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth and Colorado College vs. University of North Dakota at University of Denver arena. Includes brief history of University of Denver; brief biography and a photograph of Chancellor Mitchell; the athletic program; brief biography and a photograph of director of athletics Hoyt Brawner; the defending national champs in action; the armstrong era; WCHA...
Dates: 1969 March 6-8

WCHA Playoff, Western Division, University of Denver arena, March 12, 13, & 14, 1970, 1970 March 12-14

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0072.00013
Abstract Program for the University of Denver WCHA Playoff from March 12-14, 1970 for games featuring University of Denver vs. University of Michigan and Michigan State University vs. University of Wisconsin-Madison at University of Denver arena. Includes 1969-70 home schedule; this is pioneer country; brief history of University of Denver; brief biography and a photograph of Chancellor Mitchell; the athletic program; brief biography and a photograph of director of athletics Hoyt Brawner; the...
Dates: 1970 March 12-14

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