Mulford Q. Sibley

Who was Mulford Q. Sibley?

Mulford Quickert Sibley was a professor of political science at the University of Minnesota. He was a controversial figure partly for his outspoken support in favor of academic freedom. 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. Both in his classes and at political rallies, Sibley often railed against the Vietnam War. The University of Minnesota retains an inventory of the Sibley papers.