"The 1943 Oleomargarine/Butter Controversy: A simple question of a better spread?" is the title of a new display located on the second floor of the Department of Economics. The display details a series of events that took place in 1943, which brought the  issue of academic freedom into focus for the department, the university, and agricultural interests in the state. Historic tensions between dairy farmers and manufacturers of oleomargarine came to a head, resulting in the voluntary resignation of former Department Chair T.W. Schultz (pictured right) and many other prominent economists in the department.

The display houses artifacts, correspondence, and photos, courtesy of University Archives. Learn more by visiting the second floor!