Jane Stanford Pt. 1
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Spiritualism and the Birth of a University
Jane and Leland Stanford find solace in spiritualist practices after the loss of their son and decide to start a university. They hire Dr. David Starr Jordan, who shares their ideals of the equal importance of liberal arts and science. However, conflicts arise as Jane and Dr. Jordan clash over spiritualism, racial integration, and hiring practices.
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