Malamud at Oregon State: A Digital Humanities Project

Reactions Outside OSC

Thanks to an article in the New York Times (which you should have viewed under the "Lysenko Theory"), this case went public on the national stage. People from all over the nation wrote in to President Strand, both to applaud, and to condemn his actions. Dr. Linus Pauling, an Oregon State alum, was Spitzer's most adamant advocate. He gave his support in every way he could think of, and was so appalled by Strand's actions and words, that he didn't return to Oregon State until five years after Strand retired. We'll also take a look at the various ways Spitzer and Pauling tried to garner support with various academic organizations, such as the American Association of University professors. 

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