Laughlin, Harry Hamilton, 1880-1943

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Birth 1880-03-11
Death 1943-01-26

Biographical notes:

Harry Laughlin was director of the Eugenics Records Office in Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island from 1910-1940.

Laughlin, as one of the leaders in the eugenics movement, was interested in genetics research and furthering the eugenical cause.

From the description of Harry H. Laughlin papers, 1910-1939. (Truman State University). WorldCat record id: 50916227

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Subjects:

  • Eugenics
  • Horses
  • Involuntary sterilization

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  • United States (as recorded)

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