George J. Mitchell Papers
Collection Record Private Papers Muskie Presidential Gubernatorial Campaign Democratic Committee Federal Judgeship US Senate Northern Ireland

Private Papers, 1948- .

9.5 linear feet.

Catalog Number: M202.1

Background Note:
George J. Mitchell was born to Mary Saad and George Mitchell in Waterville, Maine. Mitchell attended Waterville High School and received his undergraduate education from Bowdoin College. He started his legal career working in the anti-trust division of the U.S. Justice Department in 1960. Mitchell's political career started in 1962 when he became executive assistant to Senator Edmund Muskie. Mitchell later went on to become deputy campaign manager for Muskie's presidential campaign in 1972; Democratic National Committeeman from Maine from 1969 to 1977; U.S. Attorney for Maine from 1977 to 1979; U.S. District Judge from 1979 to 1980; and in 1980 became U.S. Senator from Maine. More complete biographical information is available.

Description:

Material--mostly photographs--that document Mitchell's early political career before he became a senator in 1980. There are also family photographs taken when Mitchell was a child and an adult. There is a small amount of correspondence from his time as a lawyer in the anti-trust division of the Justice Department and material documenting Mitchell's time as a high school student. In addition, there are books, some signed, on Maine and other topics. Also includes recordings and other materials that relate to Senator Mitchell's activities, appearances, honors and awards that post-date his Senate career (excluding materials relating to the Northern Ireland peace process -- these can be found in series M202.7, Northern Ireland Records).


Access Restrictions: Materials in M202.1.1 restricted until January 3, 2020, or until the death of the donor, whichever is longer. Materials in M202.1.2 and M202.1.3 are open.

Please Cite As: The George J. Mitchell Papers, George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library.

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