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Jack Stewart Scholarship Controversy, 1967-1968

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 25
Identifier: Folder 25

Scope and Contents

UND Alum Jack Stewart sponsored a scholarship essay contest entitled "Our American Heritage-How Can It Be Eternally Yours?" The Dakota Student criticized the contest in a 15 September 1967 editorial entitled "The Prostitution of Patriotism." The editorial was written by Mike Jacobs (future editor of the Grand Forks Herald) and garnered large amounts of publicity.

Dates

  • created: 1967-1968

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 15.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections Repository

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