Birthright, Inc.

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Founded 1937 as Sterilization League of New Jersey, changed name to Sterilization League for Human Betterment in 1943; renamed Birthright, Inc. from 1943-1950, became Human Betterment Association of American in 1950, Human Betterment Association for Voluntary Sterilization in 1962, and Association for Voluntary Sterilization in 1964.

From the description of Educational materials, ca. 1946. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 28374939

Founded 1937 as Sterilization League of New Jersey; changed name to Sterilization League for Human Betterment in 1943; renamed Birthright, Inc., in the same year; became Human Betterment Association of American in 1950, Human Betterment Association for Voluntary Sterilization in 1962 and Association for Voluntary Sterilization in 1964.

From the description of Educational materials, ca. 1946. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155040116

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Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Birthright, Inc. Birthright, Inc. Collection, approximately 1942-1948. New York Academy of Medicine
creatorOf Birthright, Inc. Educational materials, ca. 1946. Rutgers University
creatorOf Birthright, Inc. Educational materials, ca. 1946. Rutgers University
referencedIn Sheldon Glueck papers Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
referencedIn Association for Voluntary Sterilization Records, 1929-1981, (bulk 1945-1977) University of Minnesota Libraries. Social Welfare History Archives
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associatedWith Association for Voluntary Sterilization corporateBody
associatedWith Glueck, Sheldon, 1896- person
associatedWith Wood, H. Curtis. person
associatedWith Wood, H. Curtis. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New Jersey
Subject
Compulsory sterilization
Eugenics
Involuntary sterilization
Social hygiene
Sterilization (Birth control)
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1942

Active 1948

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