14min chapter

Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories cover image

Jane Stanford Pt. 1

Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories

CHAPTER

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.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode