Tracy W. McGregor

"Tracy W McGregor turned his attention to a problem which had been on his mind for a long time --- the possibility of a more constructive type of education for the higher grade feeble-minded children. He believed that many of those with intellectual quotients of fifty-five and better, if subjected to a different type of educational process, might be returned to society as useful citizens. To bring this about, he began in company with some members of the group a series of meetings with supervisors and members of the Board of County Auditors to explain to the them the value of taking this type of child out of what was, in the main, merely custodial care. His rare ability as a teacher caused an early adoption of the plan.

Tracy W McGregor himself headed as educational committee which held meetings in various parts of the city, and members of the City Council, Supervisors and County Auditors became members of the speakers committee. They addressed church and club meetings and Parent Teacher Associations.

A bond issue was passed by an overwhelming majority, and in the brief period of three years the Wayne County Training School was a reality, with Tracy W McGregor president of its board of control. The success of this enterprise is best gathered from its reports on research and education."

Henry Hulbert April 14 1939

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