The origins of the eugenics movement in the early twentieth century can be traced close to home: the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and the direction of Charles Benedict Davenport from 1910 to 1939. The work conducted there directly led to the forced sterilization of thousands of American citizens and the passage of anti-immigration laws, and sparked a deadly global movement. Author Mark Torres explores the local characters, influences, landmarks and ghastly consequences that emanated from this small Long Island facility for decades and spread throughout the world.
AUTHOR: Mark Torres MODERATOR: Denise Shepard
Book Signing: 3:15PM - Oyster Bay Historical Society
