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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 193 Collections and/or Records:

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

 Item
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

 Item
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

 File
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 B. Mitchell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M028
Abstract Maurice B. Mitchell (1915-1996) served as the thirteenth Chancellor of the University of Denver, Denver, Colorado from 1967 to 1978. During his tenure he established the annual Publishing Institute and oversaw the construction of several buildings such as Penrose Library and the Shwayder Art Building. While he was Chancellor, Woodstock West, a student protest against the Vietnam War, was resolved. Prior to his arrival at the University, Mitchell was President of Encyclopaedia Britannica,...
Dates: 1940-1996; Majority of material found in 1967-1978

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

Maurice Mitchell Interview, Tape I, 1970 May

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Identifier: U219.03.0007.00007
Abstract

Interview with Chancellor Maurice Mitchell about Woodstock West.

Dates: 1970 May

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