Display of various eugenics publications on a variety of family and childcare topics, 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
Physical Description
Posters placed on wall above bookshelves full of booklets, titles of posters include: "Some Publications on the U.S. Childrens Bureau on Infant Care" "Some Publications on the U.S. Childrens Bureau on Prenatal Care" "Some Publications on the U.S. Childrens Bureau on Juvenile and Family Courts" "Some Publications on the U.S. Childrens Bureau on Child Care" "Some Publications on the U.S. Childrens Bureau on Dependant Children" "Some Publications on the U.S. Childrens Bureau on Social Welfare Administration" "Some Publications on the U.S. Childrens Bureau on Recreation" "Some Publications on the U.S. Childrens Bureau on Child Labor and Unemployment"
Repository Details
Part of the Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library, Special Collections Manuscripts Repository