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Maurice B. Mitchell
Mitchell in the University of Denver production of "The Front Page"
Mitchell rehearsing for the University of Denver production of "Never
Too Late"
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Collection
Overview
Creator: Mitchell, Maurice B. 1915-1996
Title: Maurice B. Mitchell papers
Inclusive Dates: 1967-1982
Size: 22 linear ft.
Processed By: Finding aid and Web
version prepared by Ellen Zazzarino July 2000; revised October 2003
Maurice B. Mitchell (1915-1996) attended New York University from 1932
to 1935. He received honorary degrees from the University of Denver, 1958;
National College of Education, 1969; and Colorado State University, 1971.
He began his career in advertising working for the New York Times in 1935.
After his service with the Army Tank Corps in World War II, Mitchell’s
interest in communications turned to the electronic field. He worked for
Columbia Broadcasting System, National Association of Broadcasters, Muzak
Corporation and Encyclopedia Britannica. Through his job at the National
Association of Broadcasters, Mitchell taught several summer seminars (1948-50)
in broadcasting and communications management at the University of Denver.
Mitchell was inaugurated the thirteenth Chancellor of the University
of Denver on October 20, 1967. He brought experience in business, education,
and national affairs to the post. He served as Chancellor for eleven years,
leaving in 1978 to become President of the Center for the Study of Democratic
Institutions, located in California. During his tenure at the University
of Denver a host of new programs began, such as the annual Publishing
Institute. Gifts also made several new buildings possible. The buildings
constructed under his leadership include Penrose Library and the Shwayder
Art Building. A noteworthy incident that occurred during his tenure was
Woodstock West, a student protest against the Vietnam War. Due to his
firm resolve, peace returned to campus and classes continued during the
height of student protests across the United States.
Scope and Content
The Maurice B. Mitchell Collection spans 1967 to 1982. The majority of
material dates from 1967 to 1978, when Mitchell served as Chancellor at
the University of Denver. The collection contains correspondence, programs,
publications, transcripts of speeches, newspaper clippings, and photographs.
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