Research into Twins

Date:
1874-1876
Reference:
GALTON/2/4/3
Part of:
Galton Papers
  • Archives and manuscripts

About this work

Description

Material relating to Francis Galton's inquiries into the effects of nature and nurture on the physical and mental characteristics of twins, resulting in his publications "The History of Twins As A Criterion of the Relative Powers of Nature and Nurture", Fraser's Magazine 12 (1875: 566-76), and the revised version reprinted in the Journal of the Anthropological Institute, 5 (1876: 391-406). The material consists of:

  • Letters received in response to Questions about Twins circulars.
  • Data summaries, circulars, notes and manuscript drafts.
  • Letters regarding Freemartins.
  • Publication/Creation

    1874-1876

    Physical description

    3 files plus 11 items

    Arrangement

    Original order retained

    Location of duplicates

    A digitised copy is held by the Wellcome Library as part of Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics.

    Terms of use

    The papers are available at UCL Special Collections and Archives subject to the usual conditions of access to Archives and Manuscripts material, after the completion of a Reader's Undertaking.

    Where to find it

    Location of original

    The original material is held at UCL Special Collections. This catalogue is held by the Wellcome Library as part of Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics.

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