Harvard's Secret Court: The Savage 1920 Purge of Campus Homosexuals

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Synopsis
In 2002 a researcher with the Harvard Crimson came across a stack of files labeled, "Secret Court Files, 1920." The accidental discovery led to the unveiling of an episode in the university's history which had been hidden away for more than eighty years. In the spring of 1920, Harvard officials were notified of a group of active homosexuals on campus. Students were called in for questioning one at a time, and many were immediately expelled. Furthermore, the school used its power to shatter the futures of these young men, making it impossible for them to be admitted to other schools or to enter the professions of their choosing. Based on the original documents and interviews with surviving family members, this book is a poignant account of the 1920 purge and a reflection upon the fear and prejudice which brought it about.
Copyright:
2005

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
292 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780312322717
Publisher:
N/A
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
William Wright
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender, Education, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
Submitted By:
Deborah Kent Stein
Proofread By:
avid reader
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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