Galton, Sir Francis, 1904-1929
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, chiefly with Galton, re eugenics, 1904-1905, with related papers. There is also correspondence with The Eugenics Education Society, 1923, and between Karl Pearson and Bateson's widow, 1929. Galton, 1822-1911, was an anthropologist, eugenicist and polymath, and author of the book Hereditary Genius (1869).
Dates
- Creation: 1904-1929
Creator
- From the Fonds: Bateson, William, 1861-1926 (biologist) (Person)
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Extent
1 folder(s) (1 folder; paper) : paper
Language of Materials
English
General
Former reference: G.6.a
Subject
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