John A Larson papers, 1922-1965.

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John A Larson papers, 1922-1965.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84655583

Contains material primarily pulled together for papers and books written by Larson. Includes correspondence, writings, material related to his professional career, polygraphs, subject files, and clippings. Copies comprise the bulk of the collection.

3 boxes, 6 cartons (8.3 linear ft.)

UC Berkeley Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8325253

UC Berkeley Libraries

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Larson, John A. (John Augustus), 1892-

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In 1921, John Augustus Larson, a young medical student at the University of California, Berkeley, assembled the first American polygraph lie detector for Berkeley Chief of Police, August Vollmer. Larson went on to specialize in criminal psychology, working with police departments and mental hospitals in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, New Mexico, and South Dakota. From the description of John A Larson papers, 1922-1965. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 84655583 ...