An archive of letter correspondences concerning Birthright Inc., a eugenics organization, presenting at the American Association on Mental Deficiency conference in 1944.
Author: Eve Galanis
Eve Galanis is a historian, social studies teacher, artist and performer based in Connecticut. She has presented her research at historical conferences including Yale University's Ethnic Studies Symposium and the National Council on Public History. She has been featured as guest on NPR to discuss Connecticut's LGBTQ+ history. Her thesis "Borders and Bodies: The El Paso Quarantine and Mexican Women's Resistance," was recently published by the University of Alabama's journal of history, The Crimson Review. She currently teaches History and Philosophy in Connecticut.
About: Eugenics in Connecticut, A Digital Archive
A primary source archive for teachers, students, and people who may be curious about the legacy of eugenics in the state of Connecticut.
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LGBTQ+ Mental Health Treatment in the 20th Century
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