Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection
Document Type
Oral History
Publication Date
8-2-1999
Interview Number
MOH 132
Abstract
John P. Mitchell was born on March 18, 1927 in Waterville, Maine. He attended Waterville schools and was active in the Boy’s Club and the football, basketball and baseball teams. He served in the military for two years at the end of WWII. He attended University of Rhode Island and became a basketball coach, coaching at Colby College at the time of this interview in 1999. He is the brother of Paul Mitchell, George Mitchell, and Barbara (Mitchell) Atkins, all of whom were interviewed for this project.
Use Restrictions
Copyright Bates College. This transcript is provided for individual Research Purposes Only; for all other uses, including publication, reproduction and quotation beyond fair use, permission must be obtained in writing from: The Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library, Bates College, 70 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240-6018.
Recommended Citation
Richard, Mike, "Mitchell, John oral history interview" (1999). Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection. 276.
https://scarab.bates.edu/muskie_oh/276
Scope and Content Note
Interview includes discussions of: the Boys’ Club of Waterville, Maine; Lebanese community; brother Senator George Mitchell; Central Maine Power; Colby College; WWII; Waterville Morning Sentinel; G.I. Bill; University of Rhode Island; and the Waterville, Maine community.