Preliminary Inventory of the Harry Mitchell Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2010-04449 etc.

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains briefing materials, policy research, constituent correspondence, memorabilia, schedules, and other materials documenting Harry E. Mitchell's service in the U.S. Congress as a Representative from Arizona (2007-2010). This collection has not been processed in full and can be viewed only by appointment. Contact Archives and Special Collections for more information.

Dates

Creation: 2001-2010

Language of Materials

Material in English

Access Restrictions

To view this collection, make an appointment at least five business days prior to your visit by contacting Ask an Archivist or calling (480) 965-4932. Appointments in the Wurzburger Reading Room at Hayden Library (rm. 138) on the Tempe campus are available Monday through Friday. Check the ASU Library Hours page for current availability.

Copyright

The Arizona Board of Regents retains copyright to this collection for and on behalf of the Arizona State University Library. Requests to publish, display, or redistribute information from this collection must be submitted via our online application.

Biographical Note

Harry E. Mitchell was born to Harry Casey and Irene Gladys (Childres) Mitchell in Phoenix, Arizona on July 18, 1940. He graduated from Tempe High School in 1958 and went on to earn his B.A. (1962) and M.P.A. (1980) from Arizona State University. He married Marianne Prevratil on May 5, 1962 and the couple had two children. Mitchell taught high school government and economics and served on the Tempe City Council (1970-1978) before being elected Mayor of Tempe (1978-1996). He was elected to the Arizona State Senate in 1998 and to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat in 2006. While serving as a Representative Mitchell advocated for fiscal conservatism, prioritized veterans' affairs, and involved himself in such issues as green collar industries and alternative energy. He won reelection in 2008 but was unsuccessful in his 2010 campaign.

Full extent

13 Box(es)

Full extent

20.75 Linear Feet

Additional description

Abstract

Arrangement

This collection consists of twelve boxes divided into three series:

Series I: Accession #2010-04449
Series II: Accession #2010-04450
Series III: Accession #2012-04539

Provenance

Harry E. Mitchell donated these materials to Archives and Special Collections in 2010.

Related Materials

Interviews with Harry Mitchell and six members of his staff (Robbie Sherwood, Matt Weisman, Reed Adamson, Elizabeth Higgins, Alexis Tameron, and Chris Quigley) are available in streaming digital format through the US Congressman Harry Mitchell Oral History Project on Arizona State University's digital repository (http://hdl.handle.net/2286/1ejmj8whrc8).