Mulford Q. Sibley

Mulford Quickert Sibley (1912–1989) was a professor of political science at the University of Minnesota. He was a controversial figure because he advocated positions such as socialism and pacifism at a time (the McCarthy era of the 1950s) when these were highly unpopular.[1] A prolific author and essayist, Sibley wrote extensively on pacifism, utopianism, and civil disobedience. A collection of his papers at the Minnesota Historical Society includes correspondence, literary works, and teaching materials. [2] Both in his classes and at political rallies, Sibley often spoke out against the Vietnam War. The University of Minnesota retains an inventory of the Sibley papers.[3]

Anecdotes

"I'd seen political science professor Mulford Q. Sibley make quite a splash at the University of Minnesota when he gave his lectures in a huge barn. One day he’d be Plato, another day, someone else. Seventeen hundred people would show up to those lectures!"[4]

Garrison Keillor picked up the habit of wearing red socks from Sibley.[5]

In his autobiography, baseball star Dave Winfield mentions professor Sibley as having an influence on his life.

In the late 60's Sibley was a visiting professor at Harpur College, SUNY Binghamton.

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