Headline

German Sterilization Law Comes Into Force With Year

Sub-Headline
Some 400,000 Mental and Physical Hereditary Defectives Affected; Medical Authorities of Prisons, Hospitals Make Up Lists
Publication Date
Monday, January 1, 1934
Historical Event
German Law Authorizes Sterilization for Prevention of Hereditary Diseases
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Early Acts of Persecution
Eugenics and People with Disabilities
Article Type
News Article
Newspaper
The Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia
Page Section and Number
1
Author/Byline
AP
History Unfolded Contributor
Mary F.
Location of Research
Library of Virginia: Find Newspaper Archive Database

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