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.
References
Bibliography
- Sibley, M. Q. (1944). The political theories of modern pacifism : an analysis and criticism. Philadelphia, Pa., Pacifist Research Bureau : Distributed by the Peace Section, American Friends Service Committee.
- Sibley, M. Q. (1962). Unilateral initiatives and disarmament; a study and commentary. [Philadelphia, Peace Literature service of the American Friends Service Committee.
- Sibley, M. Q. (1963). The quiet battle; writings on the theory and practice of non-violent resistance. Garden City, N.Y., Doubleday.
- Sibley, M. Q. (1970). The obligation to disobey; conscience & the law. [New York], Council on Religion and International Affairs.
- Sibley, M. Q. (1970). Political ideas and ideologies; a history of political thought. New York, Harper & Row.
- Sibley, M. Q. (1971). Technology and utopian thought. Minneapolis, Burgess Pub. Co.
- Sibley, M. Q. (1975). Life after death? Minneapolis, Dillon Press.
- Sibley, M. Q. (1977). Nature and civilization : some implications for politics. Itasca, Ill., F. E. Peacock.
- Sibley, M. Q. and P. E. Jacob (1952). Conscription of conscience; the American state and the conscientious objector, 1940-1947. Ithaca, Cornell University Press.
- Sibley, M. Q. and T. Paullin (1972). The political theories of modern pacifism; an analysis and criticism. New York, Garland Pub.
- Sibley, M. Q. and A. W. Wardlaw (1945). Conscientious objectors in prison, 1940-1945. Philadelphia, Pa., The Pacifist research bureau.
- Sibley, M. Q., A. L. Kalleberg, et al. (1983). Dissent and affirmation : essays in honor of Mulford Q. Sibley. Bowling Green, Ohio, Bowling Green University Popular Press.
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