Alcoholism and Degeneration

Author

Files

Item Identifier Number

ms147_10_02_01

Creation Date

1-1-1889

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities | History | Women's History

Keywords

ms147_10_02_01; Prohibition; Alcoholism; Health; Developmental Issues; Activism; Brown, Martha McClellan, 1838-1916

Collection

MS-147: Martha McClellan Brown Papers

Description

This short two sided card shows the results of a study intended to show the negative effects of alcoholism on the family in terms of the development of the children. The front side shows graphs portraying different mental handicaps and other ailments associated with alcoholism. The second side shows some statistics comparing men and dogs infant mortality to draw some comparisons to disprove arguments stemming from hygiene being the root cause of these issues.

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Publisher Repository

Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries

Digital Publisher

Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries

Document Type

Newsletter