Editor,
Many years ago, I was a student at UNM and had many classes at Mitchell Hall. I had fond and not so fond memories, the degree of fondness being directly related to how often I attended class in any given course.
For some years I have wondered, who was the “Mitchell” in Mitchell Hall? I have asked a number of in-the-know UNM officials and my question has always been met with the response, “I don’t know.”
Perhaps there is an easy answer and it may be that the history of Mitchell Hall has been the subject of a Lobo article. I only see the Daily Lobo if I happen to be strolling through campus and pick up an edition. If so, please ignore this letter. But if not, it would be an interesting assignment for someone at the paper.
This evening, I did walk through campus and admired the renovation to the building. The University and Regents deserve “high marks” for this project. It is quite wonderful and I am sure whoever Ms., Mrs. or Mr. Mitchell was, he or she would be very proud and pleased.
Briggs Cheney
Daily Lobo reader
