Arthur W. Mitchell

Background

Mitchell, Arthur W. was born on December 22, 1883 in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. Son of ex-slaves.

Education

Student Tuskegee Institute, Columbia and Harvard. Doctor of Laws, Wilberforce U.

Career

1 son, Arthur West. Taught school in rural sections of Alabama for many years. Founded and was president Armstrong Agriculture School, West Butler, Alabama Admitted to District of Columbia Bar and practiced law in Washington, District of Columbia, 10 years, also real estate. Practiced in Chicago, 1929-1939.

Member 74th to 77th Congresses (1935-1943), 1st Illinois District, succeeding Oscar De Priest (first Negro Democrat to be elected to Congress).

Achievements

• Arthur W. Mitchell has been listed as a noteworthy congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Phi Beta Sigma (national president 10 years).

Connections

Married Annie Harris.

Spouse:

Annie Harris