John Blair Mitchell

Background

Mitchell, John Blair was born on January 30, 1921 in Brooklyn. Son of Reginal Thomas and Edna (Zahn) Mitchell.

Education

Student, Pratt Institute, 1942. Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1948. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1949.

Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1963.

Career

Member faculty Towson State University, Maryland, since 1943, professor art coordinator graduate art program, 1956-1980. Teacher printmaking Baltimore Museum Art, 1963-1973.

Achievements

• John Blair Mitchell has been listed as a notable artist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army 1942-1945. Member American Association of University Professors, Baltimore Museum Print and Drawing Society, Artists Equity (East Coast regional representative 1973-1975, national president 1975-1977), Maryland Artists Equity Association (past president).

Connections

Married Suzanne Marie Bergel, August 3, 1945. 1 son, Peter Edward; married Margaret Christopher Courtney, September 16, 1972. Children: Christopher Scott, Jennifer Meredith, Stephanie Blair.

Father:

Reginal Thomas Mitchell

Mother:

Edna (Zahn) Mitchell

Spouse:

Margaret Christopher Courtney

Spouse:

Suzanne Marie Bergel

child:

Jennifer Meredith Mitchell

child:

Christopher Scott Mitchell

child:

Stephanie Blair Mitchell