Box of material for portable finger print work (1892). Credit: Galton Collection.
2011 is the 100th anniversary of the death of Francis Galton, the 'father of eugenics' and a key figure in the history of science and of UCL (University College London). UCL is marking the centenary of Galton, an often controversial academic, with a number of exhibitions over the year - including the unveiling of a recently discovered photograph of Galton on his deathbed. Two exhibitions use the superb resources of the Galton Collection and UCL's Special Collections to explore the historical content of Galton's life and work. This year also marks the beginning of a major project to digitise the Galton archive and collection with a view to making the material accessible to the public. Preparatory work will begin in 2011 as part of a programme generously supported by the Wellcome Trust. An Enquiring Mind : Francis Galton 1822-1911. UCL Main Library, Wilkins Building: now - December 2011 .
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