John B. Trevor Jr.

John Bond Trevor, Jr. (4 July 1909–27 August 2006) was a director of the Pioneer Fund. Alexander, Brian (February 26, 2006). [http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060226/news_mz1v26better.html 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"]

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 a Naval Research Lab; author of several classified books and manuals for armed forces; decorated by the United States Navy.

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." Lichtenstein, Grace (December 11, 1977). Fund Backs Controversial Study of "Racial Betterment." "New York Times"]

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

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