In 1950, a Senate committee formed to investigate “the employment of homosexuals and other sex perverts in the government,” stating in their report that “one homosexual can pollute a government office.” Events like this directed public sentiment toward hatred and distrust of homosexuality.Īmid this growing attitude held by the public, UW-Madison began to identify and eliminate gay students systematically in 1962. Annette Washburne, Dean of Students Howard Zillman and Detective Peter Rordam of the Department of Protection and Security.
If a student was suspected of homosexual activity, he would be brought before Dean Zillman or Det.
