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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 195 Collections and/or Records:

Fraternities - Woodstock West, 1970

 File
Identifier: M028.07.0015.0010
Abstract

Types of Materials: Correspondence, newspaper article

Dates: 1970

Handwritten letter from Richard L. Thorn, 1970 May 24

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Identifier: M028.07.0015.0017.00002
Abstract

Handwritten letter to Chancellor Mitchell expressing Thorn's support for his response to the Woodstock West protests. Thorn, a DU parent, discusses his belief that protesting students were being indoctrinated and compares them to a Nazi plant at DU before WWII. He also advocates for throwing protesting students out of the university.

Dates: 1970 May 24

Ice hockey 1967 1968, University of Denver vs. Michigan Tech University, February 23, February 26, 1968, 1968 February 23-26

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Identifier: U300.05.0419.00012
Abstract Program for the University of Denver home hockey series against Michigan Tech University February 23 and 26, 1968. 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; pioneers in action; the armstrong era; ''ice chips''; pioneer profiles; 1967-68 Michigan Tech hockey roster; roster of Michigan Tech University; roster of University of Denver;...
Dates: 1968 February 23-26

Ice hockey 1967 1968, University of Denver vs. University of North Dakota, February 16-17, 1968, 1968 February 16-17

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Identifier: U300.05.0419.00011
Abstract Program for the University of Denver home hockey series against University of North Dakota February 16-17, 1968. 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; pioneers in action; the armstrong era; ''ice chips''; pioneer profiles; 1967-68 University of North Dakota hockey roster; roster of University of North Dakota; roster of University of...
Dates: 1968 February 16-17

Josef Korbel Receiving Honorary Doctorate from Chancellor Mitchell, 1976

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Identifier: U201.02.0140.0006.00003
Abstract

Black and white print of University of Denver professor Josef Korbel receiving an honorary doctorate from Chancellor Maurice Mitchell at the 1976 commencement ceremony.

Dates: 1976

Law, College of, 1971-1977

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Identifier: M028.02.0008.0013
Abstract

Types of Materials: Correspondence – Mitchell and Yegge

Dates: 1971-1977

Letter to Board of Trustees from Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell, 1970 July 10

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0003.00012
Abstract

Letter to the Board of Trustees from Chancellor Mitchell giving the board a tally of calls and letters he has received about his handling of Woodstock West.

Dates: 1970 July 10

Maurice B. Mitchell, 1966 November

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Identifier: M028.06.0013.0010.00001
Abstract

Maurice B. Mitchell, Chancellor of University of Denver

Dates: 1966 November

Maurice Bernard Mitchell, between 1967-1978

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Identifier: U201.01.0413.00014
Abstract

University of Denver thirteenth chancellor Maurice Bernard Mitchell poses for a portrait. Mitchell served as chancellor from 1967 to 1978.

Dates: between 1967-1978

Maurice Mitchell at Nelson Rockefeller Campaign Rally (Frame 6A), 1968 May

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Identifier: U201.01.0120.0029.00003.00001
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell speaks at a rally for New York Governor and Republican presidential candidate Nelson Rockefeller at the University of Denver in 1968. The University of Denver podium bears a sign reading "Rocky has never lost an election."

Dates: 1968 May

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