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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:

University of Denver Commencement Program, 10 o'clock, June 10, 1969, 1969 June 10

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Identifier: U138.0003.0005.00001
Abstract Program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, June 10, 1969. Honorary degree recipients: Mark O. Hatfield, Doctor of Laws; Hyman G. Rickover, Doctor of Science, internationally renowned for directing the construction of the worlds first nuclear submarine, the Nautilus; Martin Rist, Doctor of Laws, former head librarian of the Iliff School of Theology; Walter Orr Roberts, Doctor of Science; and Donald R. Young, Doctor of Laws. Conferring of...
Dates: 1969 June 10

University of Denver Commencement Program, 6/7/1968, 1968 June 7

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Identifier: U138.0003.0003.00001
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, June 7, 1968. Honorary degrees recipients: William L. Everitt, Doctor of Laws, O. Otto Moore, Doctor of Laws, Stewart L. Udall, Doctor of Laws. Conferring of Degrees: Maurice B. Mitchell, Chancellor of the University.

Dates: 1968 June 7

University of Denver Commencement Program, 8/16/1968, 1968 August 16

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Identifier: U138.0003.0004.00001
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Program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, August 16, 1968. Conferring of degrees: Maurice B. Mitchell, Chancellor of the University.

Dates: 1968 August 16

University of Denver Commencement Program May 29, 1976, 1976 May 29

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Identifier: U138.0004.0007.00001
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, May 29, 1976. Honorary degree recipient: Mortimer J. Adler. Conferring the degrees: Maurice B. Mitchell, Chancellor of the University. The commencement address given by: Mortimer J. Adler

Dates: 1976 May 29

University of Denver General Classroom Building, 1969

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Identifier: U201.01.0018.0033.00010
Abstract

Black and white contact sheet of images of the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the General Classroom Building (later Sturm Hall) on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, including Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell and Vice-Chancellor Wilbur C. Miller cutting the ribbon.

Dates: 1969

University of Denver General Classroom Building, 1969

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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

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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

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