Broadus Mitchell
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Dr. Broadus Mitchell was an historian
, professor, and author. He taught economics
at Johns Hopkins University
from 1919–1939, Occidental College
1939–1941, New York University
1942–1949, Rutgers 1949–1958, and Hofstra 1958–1967. Representing the Socialist Party
, Dr. Mitchell ran for governor of Maryland
in 1939.
, Kentucky
. He attended the University of South Carolina
, graduating in 1913, and went on to study at Johns Hopkins University, where he received his Ph.D.
in 1918.
Mitchell wrote numerous books on the economic history of the South, including The rise of Cotton Mills in the South (1921), William Gregg
, Factory Master of the Old South (1928), and The Industrial Revolution of the South (1930). In 1962 Dr. Mitchell wrote a two-volume biography titled: Alexander Hamilton
. He subsequently wrote four more books on Hamilton's life and influence.
Throughout his tenure at Hopkins from 1919–1939 there were two recurring issues that landed Mitchell in trouble with the University and opened him up to criticism: his radical political and economic views as a socialist, and his outspoken stance supporting equal rights along racial lines. During his time as Professor at Johns Hopkins University those views eventually led to his resignation (1938) over the university's refusal to admit an African American student into the graduate school.
Mitchell ran for Governor in 1939 representing the Socialist party, receiving 6,773 votes representing 1.32% of the popular vote.
Mitchell died at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Tarrytown
, New York
.
Historian
A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is...
, professor, and author. He taught economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States...
from 1919–1939, Occidental College
Occidental College
Occidental College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1887, Occidental College, or "Oxy" as it is called by students and alumni, is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast...
1939–1941, New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
1942–1949, Rutgers 1949–1958, and Hofstra 1958–1967. Representing the Socialist Party
Socialist Party USA
The Socialist Party USA is a multi-tendency democratic-socialist party in the United States. The party states that it is the rightful continuation and successor to the tradition of the Socialist Party of America, which had lasted from 1901 to 1972.The party is officially committed to left-wing...
, Dr. Mitchell ran for governor of Maryland
Governor of Maryland
The Governor of Maryland heads the executive branch of the government of Maryland, and he is the commander-in-chief of the state's National Guard units. The Governor is the highest-ranking official in the state, and he has a broad range of appointive powers in both the State and local governments,...
in 1939.
Background
Mitchell was born in GeorgetownGeorgetown, Kentucky
Georgetown is a city in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 29,098 at the 2010 census. The original settlement of Lebanon, founded by Rev. Elijah Craig, was renamed in 1790 in honor of President George Washington. It is the home of Georgetown College, a private liberal arts...
, Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
. He attended the University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House...
, graduating in 1913, and went on to study at Johns Hopkins University, where he received his Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in 1918.
Mitchell wrote numerous books on the economic history of the South, including The rise of Cotton Mills in the South (1921), William Gregg
William Gregg (industrialist)
William Gregg was an ardent advocate of industrialization in antebellum Southern United States. In 1847 he founded the successful Graniteville Company, a large scale Horse Creek Valley, South Carolina cotton mill....
, Factory Master of the Old South (1928), and The Industrial Revolution of the South (1930). In 1962 Dr. Mitchell wrote a two-volume biography titled: Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father, soldier, economist, political philosopher, one of America's first constitutional lawyers and the first United States Secretary of the Treasury...
. He subsequently wrote four more books on Hamilton's life and influence.
Throughout his tenure at Hopkins from 1919–1939 there were two recurring issues that landed Mitchell in trouble with the University and opened him up to criticism: his radical political and economic views as a socialist, and his outspoken stance supporting equal rights along racial lines. During his time as Professor at Johns Hopkins University those views eventually led to his resignation (1938) over the university's refusal to admit an African American student into the graduate school.
Mitchell ran for Governor in 1939 representing the Socialist party, receiving 6,773 votes representing 1.32% of the popular vote.
Mitchell died at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Tarrytown
Tarrytown, New York
Tarrytown is a village in the town of Greenburgh in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is located on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, about north of midtown Manhattan in New York City, and is served by a stop on the Metro-North Hudson Line...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
.
Publications
- Mitchell, Broadus (1976) "The Price of Independence" ISBN 0195017358
- Mitchell, Broadus (1964) "A biography of the Constitution of the United States" ISBN 01950193263
- Mitchell, Broadus (1962) "Alexander Hamilton" ASIN B001ION1J4
- Mitchell, Broadus (1947) "American Economic History" ASIN B0007DKF8C
- Mitchell, Broadus (1930) "The Industrial Revolution in the South" ASIN B000P6ER1W
- Mitchell, Broadus (1921) "The Rise of Cotton Mills in the South" ISBN 1570034214