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The book uncovers a hidden chapter in Harvard University's history, focusing on a scandal from 1920 where a secret court trial targeted a dozen students for their homosexuality. It reveals the university's efforts to destroy their lives through a systematic campaign, shedding light on the intersection of academia, sexuality, and societal norms during that era. The narrative explores themes of injustice, secrecy, and the impact of institutional power on individual lives.
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Harvard's Secret Court, William Wright
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Harvard's Secret Court
- Subtitle
- The Savage 1920 Purge of Campus Homosexuals
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Wright
- Publisher
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 316
- ISBN13
- 9780312322724
- Category
- Pedagogy
- Description
- The book uncovers a hidden chapter in Harvard University's history, focusing on a scandal from 1920 where a secret court trial targeted a dozen students for their homosexuality. It reveals the university's efforts to destroy their lives through a systematic campaign, shedding light on the intersection of academia, sexuality, and societal norms during that era. The narrative explores themes of injustice, secrecy, and the impact of institutional power on individual lives.