Charles Robert Darwin and Sir Francis Galton displays, 1932.
Scope and Contents
Harry H. Laughlin's professional files from the Eugenics Record Office, 1910-1939. These files contain institutional correspondence, memoranda, and reports; general correspondence; correspondence and printed materials related to the eugenical organizations to which Laughlin belonged; working manuscripts; notes; miscellaneous collected printed materials; some photographs; and glass lantern slides which were used for presentations. Laughlin, as one of the leaders in the eugenics movement, was interested in every aspect of genetics, genetics research and the furthering the eugenical cause. The collection reflects Laughlin's very strong interests in the identification of the "socially inadequate," genetically caused diseases, eugenical sterilization, immigration restriction, and the establishment of a common world government. Laughlin was also involved in thoroughbred horse breeding studies, a practical application of genetics.
Dates
- Creation: 1932.
Creator
- From the Collection: Laughlin, Harry H., 1880-1943 (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 22.5 linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Other Finding Aids
Photo marked with a 112
Physical Description
2 busts in exhibit hall:
Bust displaying Charles Darwin "Charles Robert Darwin, 1809-1882 - Master Demonstrator of Organic Evolution Dawin demonstrated the close parallel between man's actual improvement of domestic plants and animals and the possible improvement in human family-stocks. He believed that the most substantial advance in human progress would be made when man appreciated that he could to a limited degree, control his own future racial evolution. Author of ' Origin of Species,' 1859 'Plants and Animals Under Domestication,' 1868 'Descent of Man,' 1871"
Bust displaying Sir Francis Galton "Sir Francis Galton 1822-1911 Founder of the Society of Eugenics Galton coordinated the facts of organic evolution and those agencies which work in human society to influence migration, mate selection, and a differntial fecundity. He thus made these subjects into a basic science and proved their pratical use in human breed betterment Author of 'Hereditay Genius' 1809 'English Men of Science - Their Nature and Nurture' 1874 'Inquiries into the Human Faculty' 1883 'Natrual Inheritance' 1889 'Probability, the Foundation of Eugenics' 1907"
Repository Details
Part of the Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library, Special Collections Manuscripts Repository