Group Thesis
Our group identified professor Dr. Louis D. Mitchell as a figure that played a tremendous role in the black history of the University of Scranton. Dr. Mitchell’s career at the University of Scranton exemplifies the impact and importance of black professorship in the 20th century. This argument is the heart of our research pertaining to Mitchell’s musical career, career at Scranton, life outside of teaching, and literary works.
Career at Scranton
Drew Paxson follows his thesis by discussing milestones in Dr. Mitchell's career.
Life Outside of School
Mary Sinclair follows her interview with Kathie Kemmerer and how Dr. Mitchell's life affects those around him.
The Art of Mitchell
John Christiansen and Grace Lennox follow their theses of Dr. Mitchell's musical and literary works.
Literary Works
Grace Lennox follows her thesis of Dr. Mitchell's literary works, examining how his work sheds light on his experience as a 20th-century black man in an academic and artistic community.