Mitchell, Herbert H., 1916-2003.

Mitchell Family

Herbert H. Mitchell was born 29 May 1916 in Lawrence, Kansas to John R. and Ophelia (Hopkins) Mitchell. After graduating from Lawrence Memorial High School in 1935, Mitchell attended The University of Kansas, where he majored in art and belonged to Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Mitchell left KU after only three years to join the Army; stationed at Guadalcanal, he fought in the Pacific theater of World War II. After the War, Mitchell worked as a laborer in Lawrence. He died 16 March 2003.

Mitchell's mother, Ophelia, taught in Lawrence public schools, including Lincoln School. An active community member, she belonged to the Self Culture Club and the Ninth Street Baptist Church.

Herbert Charles Barker

Herbert Charles Barker was born in 1909 in Lawrence, Kansas. He worked as General Passenger Agent for the Bureau of Railway Information, a non-profit organization dedicated to generating interest in trains and travel. During World War II, he served as a Sergeant in the Army.

From the guide to the Mitchell Family and Herbert C. Barker papers, 1904-1973, (University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Kansas Collection)