Bust of Thomas Alva Edison, poster of the Edison family tree, and poster of the inventiveness by racial sock in the United States 1927, 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 41
Physical Description
Bust of Thomas Alava Edison, on stand "Thomas Alva Edison 1847-1931, Inventor, the world's most pratical physicist. Constructive in imagination. Insatiable in curiosity. Optimistic. Industrious. Lover of experiment. Undiscourageable. Possessor of highest capacity to-make-the-thing-work. Creditated with more than 1000 patents in the course of more than half a century of inventive effort. Inventor of Phonograph, Incandescent Lamp, the Motion Picture by Film. The 'Edison Effect' - The Basic Radio Tube - Maker of many basic inventions in automatic telegraphy, mimeography, telephonic transmission, electric lighting, heating and power, transmission of electricity, underground mains, electric railway.
Family Tree with heading "The Edison Family: Thomas Edison's ancestor of the same name was a Dutch miller, who came to America about 1730, and settled in Caldwell, New Jersy. Outstanding characteristics, which segregate and recombine with varying effect in the Edison family are: Longevity, Physicial Energy, Deafness, Literary Tastes, Musical Tastes, Thrift, Courage of Convictions, Industry, Constructive Imagination, Mechanical Skill, Sense of Utility and Love of Experiment."
Poster showing bar chart titled "Inventiveness by Racial Sock in the United States 1927."
Repository Details
Part of the Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library, Special Collections Manuscripts Repository