John B. Trevor Jr.

John Bond Trevor, Jr. (4 July 1909–27 August 2006) was a director of the Pioneer Fund. [1] [2]

Trevor graduated Columbia College and Columbia School of Mines, Engineering and Chemistry. During World War II he was Project Engineer in charge of developing and evaluating Shipborne Anti-Aircraft Control Systems at the Naval Research Laboratory; author of several classified books and manuals for the armed forces; decorated with the Meritorious Civilian Service Award by the United States Navy.[3]

Testifying against more liberal immigration laws in 1965, Trevor warned against "a conglomeration of racial and ethnic elements" that he said led to "a serious culture decline." [4]

Trevor was a founding trustee of the Trudeau Institute and served on its Board of Trustees for twenty-two years.[5] An accomplished sailor, he co-authored Wind and Tide in Yacht Racing.[6]

His father John B. Trevor Sr. was also a prominent proponent of immigration restriction.

References

  1. ^ Pioneer Fund. Founders and Former Directors
  2. ^ Alexander, Brian (February 26, 2006). Breeding ground for bad ideas. 'Better for All the World,' a look at eugenics and America, is a superb cultural history. (book review) San Diego Union-Tribune
  3. ^ Grover, F.W., "I.R.E. People", Proceedings of the I.R.E., Vol. 34, Issue 11, pgs 587-594 (August 1946) I.R.E. People
  4. ^ Lichtenstein, Grace (December 11, 1977). Fund Backs Controversial Study of "Racial Betterment." New York Times
  5. ^ The Trudeau Institute, HSL-wiki Trudeau Institute
  6. ^ Calahan, H.A. and Trevor, Jr., John B. (1936). Wind and Tide in Yacht Racing, Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York

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