David Scott Mitchell

David Scott Mitchell (19 March 1836 – 24 July 1907) was a collector of Australian books, founder and benefactor of the Mitchell Library, at the State Library of New South Wales, Sydney. Mitchell was buried in Rookwood Cemetery. James and Augusta are commemorated by a window in the Garrison Church. David Mitchell was born at Sydney Hospital, Mitchell won scholarships in mathematics and graduated B.A. in 1856 with honours in classics, and M.A. in 1859. It was said that he declined the position of attorney-general. Mitchell also purchased books from other collectors, most notably Mitchell purchased the 3,300-volume Australian collection of Alfred Lee in 1906.

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Mitchell was the first patron of the Royal Australian Historical Society in 1901.