David Richard Mitchell papers
Scope and Contents
Contains a biography of David Richard Mitchell, as well as photographs and certicates from Mitchell's time at the university (including photos of his basketball team), and rolled certificates from Mitchell's time at BYU. Materials dated 1903-1918.
Dates
- 1903-1918
Creator
- Mitchell, David Richard, 1888-1957 (creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the David Richard Mitchell papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.
Biographical History
David Richard Mitchell (1888-1957) was an educator and school administrator in Utah.
David Richard Mitchell was born on August 10, 1888 to David and Louisa Holindrake Mitchell in American Fork, Utah. After growing into maturity in Utah County, he attended and graduated from Brigham Young University in the 1910s before later entering into graduate studies in both Chicago and the University of Utah. After graduating from University, he eventually taught school in Central Utah and later served as Lehi High School between 1920-1938. In February 1957, he passed away in Lehi, Utah.
Extent
2 oversize boxes (3 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Donated by Ralph G. Mitchell, son of David Richard Mitchell, in 2016.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Ralph G. Mitchell; May 2016.
Appraisal
Campus activity (University Archives Collection Development Policy, October 2015).
Processing Information
Processed; Eric Wolford; 2016.
- Biographies
- Brigham Young University -- Students
- Brigham Young University -- Basketball -- Photographs
- Certificates
- Education
- Family records
- Photographs
- Title
- Register of David Richard Mitchell papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Eric Wolford
- Date
- 2016 November 10
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States