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University of Wisconsin, 1983, c1949. second printing. Softcover in fine condition. Beige covers, 31 pages, 9 in. tall. Traces the struggles of the class of 1910 to gain approval for placing a bronze plaque on campus committing the University of Wisconsin to academic freedom. The plaque states "we believe that the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found."

Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin, 1949. Account of the origins of the Wisconsin Idea and the famous 'sifting and winnowing' quote from the hearings regarding distinguished Economics professor Richard T. Ely, accused by a pettifogging Democratic apparatchik of Socialism; the pamphlet recounts other instances of controversies regarding academic freedom, and the making and installing of the commemorative plaque featuring the title quote. First printing. Stapled pamphlet, tan cover. Light wear, near fine. Text clean; 31 pages.. Reprint. Staple Bound Pamphlet. Very Good. 6" by 9".