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The case for James Mills Peirce.

H C Kennedy

    Journal of Homosexuality
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    This study suggests James Mills Peirce, a Harvard mathematics professor, authored an anonymous 1897 defense of homosexuality. This finding offers new historical insights into early LGBTQ+ advocacy and academic figures.

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    Area of Science:

    • History of Science
    • Social History
    • LGBTQ+ Studies

    Background:

    • James Mills Peirce, a prominent mathematician and the first dean of Harvard's Graduate School, is examined.
    • An anonymous 1897 publication defending homosexuality is analyzed for its authorship.

    Discussion:

    • The paper constructs a circumstantial case linking Peirce to the anonymous defense.
    • This analysis explores the potential motivations and implications of a Harvard academic defending homosexuality in the late 19th century.

    Key Insights:

    • Evidence points to James Mills Peirce as the likely author of a significant, yet anonymous, defense of homosexuality.
    • This attribution challenges traditional historical narratives by connecting a leading academic figure to early LGBTQ+ advocacy.

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    Outlook:

    • Further research could uncover additional evidence to solidify Peirce's authorship.
    • This finding opens new avenues for understanding the historical context of homosexuality and academic discourse.