Lapponensis : The Influence of Swediish Race Biology

In the first half of the twentieth century, Sweden tried to find the key to the perfect Scandinavian race. The National Institute for Racebiology researched differences between races, and was to secure the hygiene of the Swedish race. Thirty years before National Socialism dawned in Germany, Swedish racebiologists were considered to be leaders in their field. Sweden’s National Institute for Racebiology remained open until 1958. The influence this period had, can still be felt among the Sami community. Source: http://lapponensis.michielbrouwer.com/introduction/