Prescott F. Hall
| Prescott F. Hall | |
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| Born |
September 27, 1868 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died |
May 28, 1921 Brookline, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Occupation | Lawyer, writer |
| Spouse(s) | Eva Lucyle Irby |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Farnsworth Hall, Mary Elisabeth Hall |
Prescott Farnsworth Hall (27 September 1868 – 28 May 1921) was an American lawyer and author.
After preparation at G. W. Noble's School in Boston he entered Harvard, graduating from the College in 1889 and from the Law School in 1892. In May, 1894 he became one of the founders and first secretary of the Immigration Restriction League. He was also a member of the American Society for Psychical Research, the Bostonian Society and the American Genetic Association. Prescott Hall was a recognized authority on economics and legal matters, in addition to taking an active part in psychical research. Hall is known today primarily for his role in the Immigration Act of 1917 and his advocacy for eugenics.
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