Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Larson, John A. (John Augustus), b. 1892
- Abstract:
- The John A. Larson papers contain material primarily compiled by Larson and possibly others as background for papers and books. Includes correspondence, writings, material related to his professional career, polygraphs, subject files, and clippings. The bulk of the collection is comprised of copies.
- Extent:
- Number of containers: 3 boxes, 6 cartons Linear feet: 8.3
- Language:
- Collection materials are in English .
Background
- Scope and content:
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The John A. Larson papers contain material primarily compiled by Larson and possibly others as background for papers and books. Includes correspondence, writings, material related to his professional career, polygraphs, subject files, and clippings. The bulk of the collection is comprised of copies.
- Biographical / historical:
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In 1921 John A. Larson, a young medical student at the University of California Berkeley, assembled the first American polygraph lie detector for Berkely Chief of Police, August Vollmer. Larson went on to specialize in criminal psychology working with police departments and mental hospitals in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, New Mexico, and South Dakota.
- Acquisition information:
- The John A. Larson Papers were given to The Bancroft Library by Robert F. Borkenstein on April 4, 1977.
- Physical location:
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft LibraryBerkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
- Contact:
- 510-642-6481