The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Mitchell, Dr. A. C.
Mitchell, Dr. A. C., D.Sc, F.R.S.E. (Edin), retired Director of Public instruction, Trivandram; entered service as Professor of Mathematics Maharaja’s College, Trivandaram; appointed Principal of the College, 1892; during his tenure as Principal, the Chairs of History and of Mathematics were re-established, and a Laboratory for the Physical Science was constructed; the northern and the southern wings of the College, each having six rooms were added to the building and the Physical Science Laboratory was opened by H.H. the Maharaja in 1907; had a Hostel built and attached to the College, in accordance with the requirements of the Madras University; appointed Director of Public Instruction, 1909; retired, 1901-2.