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 28 Collections and/or Records:
Press Release on Withdrawal of National Guard, 1970 May 13
Press release on withdrawl of the National Guard.
Statement by Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell, 1970 May 6
Statement by Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell regarding disruption of university classes and activities by students and others.
Statement by Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell, Wednesday, May 20, 1970, 1970 May 20
Press release from Chancellor Mitchell saying he did not apologize for his actions at Woodstock West. He acknowledges that there is an opinion poll on his actions, but states that the university is not operated on such a basis.
Statement from Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell, 1970 May 10
Statement from Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell dated May 10, 1970 detailing steps taken to encourage students to dismantle Woodstock West and outlining the options available to the university in the event the notices and injunctions are ignored.
Statement of Beta Alpha Psi, 1970
Statement of Beta Alpha Psi opposing the call for Mitchell's impeachment and commending him for keeping the university open.
Student Protests Collection
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.
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.
Unpublished Mitchell Reaction to All University Referendum, 1970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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