Background
Mitchell, Richard Bland was born on July 26, 1887 in Rolla, Missouri, United States. Son of Ewing Young and Amanda Corinne (Medley) Mitchell.
Mitchell, Richard Bland was born on July 26, 1887 in Rolla, Missouri, United States. Son of Ewing Young and Amanda Corinne (Medley) Mitchell.
Bachelor of Arts, University of the South, 1908, Bachelor of Divinity, 1912, Doctor of Divinity, 1931.
Ordained to ministry Protestant Episcopal Church, 1912. Associate mission work Mississippi, 1912-1915. Visiting missions in Orient, 1914.
Correspondent secretary General Board of Missions, New York City, 1915-1919.
Charge central office Nationwide Campaign of Episcopal Church, 1919. Secretary field department National Council Episcopal Church, New York City, 1920-1923, executive secretary, 1923-1928, member Council, 1946-1952.
Director expansion University of the South, 1928-1929. Rector Saint Mary's Church, Birmingham, Alabama, 1929-1938.
Consecrated bishop of Arkansas, 1938.
Deputy to General Convention Episcopal Church, 1931-1937. President standing committee, member Executive Committee Diocese of Alabama Board regents University of the South, chancellor, 1950-1956. Chairman board of trustees Saint Mark’s School, Birmingham.
Trustee All Saints’ College, Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Member Phi Delta Theta, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Vivien McQuiston, April. Children: Richard Bland McQuiston, Vivien Theodosia.