Papers of Stotherd Thomas Richard Smith Mitchell, 1897-1980, lecturer in Physical Chemistry 1933-1963, University of Glasgow, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 DC 245
- Dates of Creation:1912-c1970s
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- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:0.15 metres
Scope and Content
- Correspondence and papers of Stotherd T R S Mitchell concerning University career and publications 1920-1963;
- Personal papers and correspondence of Stotherd Mitchell, and his sister, Mary Macwhinnie Mitchell c1912-1970s;
- Photographs 1930s-1960s.
Administrative / Biographical History
Stotherd Thomas Richard Smith Mitchell was born at Cadders Parish on the 1 November 1897 , the son of John Mitchell a law clerk. He studied at the University of Glasgow graduating in 1922 as BSc, in 1926 as PhD, and in 1931 as DSc. In 1927, he became an assistant in the Department of Physical Chemistry at the University. In 1933 , he became a lecturer in Physical Chemistry, a post he held until 1963. He died on the 4 August 1980 at Bishopbriggs.
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George Mackenzie : 1989
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Related Material
GB 0248 DC 148 Papers of Mitchell, Stotherd Thomas Richard Smith (1897-1980: chemist, Lecturer in Physical Chemistry, 1933-1963, University of Glasgow).
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Description compiled in line with the following international standards: International Council on Archives,ISAD(G) Second Edition, September 1999 and National Council on Archives,Rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate names
Scotland is the location of all place names in the administrative/biographical history element, unless otherwise stated.
Fonds level description compiled by Hannah Westall, Archives Assistant, 22 May 2000.
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