David Scott Mitchell | |
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 David Scott Mitchell | |
| Born | 19 March 1836 Sydney |
| Died | 24 July 1907 (aged 71) Sydney |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Book Collector |
| Years active | 1866-1907 |
| Known for | Australiana Book and Manuscript Collection |
David Scott Mitchell (19 March 1836 – 24 July 1907)[1] was a collector of Australian books, founder and benefactor of the Mitchell Library, at the State Library of New South Wales, Sydney.[2]
- ^ "Family Notices". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 25 July 1907. p. 6.
- ^ G. D. Richardson, 'Mitchell, David Scott (1836–1907)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 5, Melbourne University Press, 1974, pp 260–261. Retrieved 8 October 2009.