How did Dr. Seuss come up with the name Dr. Seuss?

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"Dr. Seuss" was one of the pen names used by Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991). It is reported that he first used his middle name as a pseudonym while at college. He was disciplined for an infraction, and did not want his work for the school paper to be removed.
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