University of California, Berkeley. Department of Bacteriology
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Subject:
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH):
Politics
Exhibit Category:
RNA-DNA Hybridization in Viruses, 1955-1965
Relation:
Letter from Roger Y. Stanier to Sol Spiegelman (March 29, 1950)
The crises over the Loyalty Oath has become acute. On Friday, the Regents laid down an ultimatum: sign by April 30 or be fired (newspaper headlines). You can imagine what a blockbuster this was. Of course we're going to put up a hell of a fight, but now the only possible outcomes are either resignation of the Regents or destruction of Cal as a great university, and I'm afraid, incredible as it seems, that the latter is more probable. Unless, we win, I am through here. If the Senate backs down, I will sign on April 30 and look for another job. If it supports non-signers, I would sign and will presumably be fired as of July 1. In the former case I can afford to wait and look around, but in the latter I must get another job immediately. Will you keep this in mind, mention it to people you meet, and let me know of any possible openings?
Letter from Roger Y. Stanier to Sol Spiegelman (March 29, 1950)