An Explanation for the Increase in Jewish Enrollment at Cornell during the 1930s

Smith, Donald F.

An Explanation for the Increase in Jewish Enrollment at Cornell during the 1930s

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Perspectives in Veterinary Medicine (2013-2015)

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Smith, Donald F.

Abstract

The large increase in the number of Jewish veterinary students starting in 1931 and continuing through the decade is explained. This was happening at the same time as Cornell’s medical school and many elite undergraduate colleges were quietly limiting the number of Jews to about 10% of their enrollments.