Statement on Evolution Smithsonian Institution, 1925
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Statement on EvolutionSmithsonian Institution, 1925
Ellis L. Yochelson
Ellis Yochelson, 1928-2006
Three Resolutions on Evolution
AAAS, 1922-1923National Academy of Sciences, 1922-1923
Smithsonian Institution, 1925
AAAS Council Committee on Evolution
Edwin G. Conklin, Princeton University, biologyCharles B. Davenport, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, biologyHenry F. Osborn, Amer. Museum Natural History, paleontology
NAS Committee Members
John M. Clarke NY geology
James Angell
CT psychology
W. W. Campbell
CA astronomy
Henry Crew IL physics
C. B. Davenport NY zoology
Gano Dunn NY engineering
L. R. Jones WI botany
E. H. Moore IL mathematics
A. A. Noyes CA chemistry
W. H. Welch MD medicine
Evidence of human skeletal fossils
Progress and complexity of fossil plants and animal
Vast depth of geological strata
Radioactive dating of origin of life (1 billion BP)
Geological facts support evolution
Increased brain size in humans across time
Similar organs in higher mammals and humans
Human progress from savagery to civilization
Development of stars and solar system over time
Other evidence for evolution
Texts of Resolutions about Evolution in
“Voices for Evolution” Section of theNational Center for Science Education Website
www.ncse.org
Thanks to:Abby Yochelson, Library of CongressJanice Goldblum, NAS/NRC Archives
Smithsonian Archives StaffAmy Crumpton, AAAS Archives
Michael Sokal, Worcester Poly. Inst.Mark Aldrich, Smith College
Alan E. Leviton, Calif. Academy Sciences
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