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A nthropological: 



1. Measurements of structure. 



2. Interpretation of measurements with reference to race, environment, endo- 



crinology, medicine. 



Medical: 



1. Heredity from medical standpoint — interpretation. 



2. Previous illness — interpretation. 



3. Present status. 



4. Regimen. 



5. Anatomical measurements. 



6. Physiological survey. 



7. Pathology and pre-clinical signs. 



8. Psychological tests. 



9. Current prescription (if requested by the examinee). 

 10. Continued annual record. 



Historical: 



1. Autobiography. 



2. Examples of writing with original manuscripts. 



3. Current estimate and comment by others. 



Records by representation: 



1. Photographs, films, phonofilms, phonograph records, x-rays. 



2. Sculpture (Hand, face, bust, or other sculpture). 



3. Finger impressions. 



4. Handwriting. 



Coordinate data — current setting of examination — daily newspapers; current 

 estimate of the status of the times. 



This, therefore, is briefly the outline of one feature of the work of the 

 Aristogenic Association, — the Aristogenic Record, or, as it has been called 

 by some, "The Biological Hall of Fame." 



This is only one part of the Association's field of record. Most men 

 become old before they become great. We should like the whole lifetime 

 records of great men. 



The only way to do this is to make records of men who may become great 

 during their lifetime, and this will include a great many. 



Steps are being taken, however, in this direction, mainly in cooperation 

 with the health examination movement because of the distinctly great 

 values of current periodical medical examinations to the prevention of 

 disease, and the prolongation of the period of effective work, and length of 

 life itself. 



In fact, one of the greatest benefits that seems to be included among the 

 immediate possibilities for good is the beneficial results that must accrue 



