Mitchell Library , Glasgow Univ

[mawaltho]

I`m probably just not looking in the right direction, but I am having trouble learning much about the man for whom thia library was named. My vague notes say"George Mitchell?" Lots about the library itself  but not about tha man. Anudge to the right p[ath would be appreciated.
 Thankyou    Mawaltho

[MonicaL]

There will be more references, but this is one:

A library for the people

The Mitchell Library is named after Stephen Mitchell, a wealthy tobacco manufacturer.  When he died in 1874, he left almost £70,OOO to build and stock a public library for the people of Glasgow.

Since opening in 1877, The Mitchell has grown into one of Europe's largest public libraries with a book stock of 1.3 million books, 35,000 maps and thousands of photographs, newspapers and microfilms.

In the 21st century The Mitchell continues as the hub of a citywide information service for all residents, workers and visitors to the City.

www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/Library_Services/The_Mitchell/historymitchell.htm

Monica 

[MonicaL]

His death shows in Dumfriesshire from the Will & Testament entry on Scotlands People;

Stephen Mitchell, 18/06/1874   Tobacco Manufacturer, Residing in Moffat - Dumfries Sheriff Court   SC15/41/15

Monica

[MonicaL]

And his bio: http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/mlemen/mlemen066.htm

Monica