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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 31 Collections and/or Records:

Press Release on Withdrawal of National Guard, 1970 May 13

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0005.00009
Abstract

Press release on withdrawl of the National Guard.

Dates: 1970 May 13

Statement by Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell, 1970 May 6

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0003.00006
Abstract

Statement by Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell regarding disruption of university classes and activities by students and others.

Dates: 1970 May 6

Statement by Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell, Wednesday, May 20, 1970, 1970 May 20

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0003.00010
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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.

Dates: 1970 May 20

Statement from Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell, 1970 May 10

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0003.00002
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1970 May 10

Statement of Beta Alpha Psi, 1970

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Identifier: U219.03.0004.0003.00001
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Statement of Beta Alpha Psi opposing the call for Mitchell's impeachment and commending him for keeping the university open.

Dates: 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

The Denver Clarion, vol. 72, issue 51, 1968 May 3

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Identifier: clarion_v072i51_19680503
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McBrier, 3.2 beer win. 40 sit-in demonstrations arrested after Chancellor’s call for police. Chancellor explains dismissal of students; reaffirms intention to maintain law, order. CSU vote endorses SIN.

Dates: 1968 May 3

The Denver Clarion, vol. 74, issue 73, 1970 May 11

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Identifier: clarion_v074i73_19700511
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Demonstrators stage march on Capitol calling for peace. Strikers found commune; commitment, solidarity grow. Denver police arrest 21 persons in aftermath of anti-war march. Mitchell speaks on Woodstock. Faculty meeting set for 3 pm.

Dates: 1970 May 11

The Denver Clarion, vol. 74, issue 75, 1970 May 15

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Identifier: clarion_v074i75_19700515
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Guard meets little resistance in raid. Woodstock yields to police, flowers. Students advocate Mitchell resignation. Students confer with newsmen. Meeting.

Dates: 1970 May 15

To Members of the University Community, 1970 May 13

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0003.00001
Abstract

Letter to Members of the University Community from Chancellor Maurice Mitchell explaining the events on campus that took place in the preceding days.

Dates: 1970 May 13

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