Heredity Commission
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The Heredity Commission was a
American Breeders' Association (ABA)[1]
Hays selected scientists who were members of the ABA. The purpose of the commission was "to investigate all proper means" of influencing heredity to "better the race". It aimed to increase "families of good blood" and to discourage the "vicious elements in the cross-bred American civilization."[2] The commission was also asked to study if "a new species of human being could be consciously evolved."[3]
Note
- The name of the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture is listed as William Hayes by the 1906 New York Times article.[2]
References
- doi:10.1093/jhered/esg099. Archived from the originalon 2006-09-28. Retrieved Oct 7, 2008.
- ^ New York Times (May 20, 1906). "The "Heredity Commission."". The New York Times.
- ^ Bruinius, Harry. "Author Interview". Retrieved October 7, 2008.