Family-Stock of a Woman Sterilized by the State of Maine

Lantern slide showing the family tree of a woman sterilized by the state of Maine. The reason given by the state for the sterilization is hereditary feeblemindedness. The family tree shows five generations with various members labeled as insane, moron, feebleminded, alcoholic, neurotic, and sex pervert.

Title

• Family-Stock of a Woman Sterilized by the State of Maine

Last modified

• 06/17/2025

Creator

• Unknown

Bibliographic citation

• Glass Lantern Slide Box: 7, Item: 56

Contributor

• Laughlin, Harry Hamilton, 1880-1943.
• Truman State University, Pickler Memorial Library Special Collections and University Archives (Owner, Digitizing Technician)

Language

• en

Related URL

•  https://manuscripts.truman.edu/repositories/2/resources/94

Resource Type

• Image

Source

• Harry H. Laughlin Papers, MS L1

Subject

• Eugenics
• Involuntary sterilization

Rights

• All images property of Truman State University. Commercial use or distribution is not authorized. Notice: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S. Code). Contact [email protected] for reproduction and use rights.