Showing Records: 51 - 60 of 543
2.22 Female, Married, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, June 1945
"This woman is described by teacher as a well-meaning soul, simple, defintitely dull; she is a milker and field worker - would rather be outside than looking after her home. She is a very bad manager. Described as the worst family in [area], ill-clad, under fed looking, muddle along in abject poverty. Awful house. Family relationships harmonious."
Relatives in survey: Husband 2.23, children 2.24, 2.26, 2.19
2.23 Male, Married, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, June 1945
"This man is a dairyman, considered dull, awful family."
Relatives in survey: Children 2.24, 2.26, 2.19, wife 2.22
22.4 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Psychopathic personality, January 1946
'This lad was very backward at school, had a low IQ, did not sit control exam. Worked in a shop for a time but could not count the change; then on a farm. Is now in the navy. [Male informant] says that he had brains but used them the wrong way; a liar and mischievious. Dr says this boy seems OK now.'
Relatives in survey: 22.3, 22.5
2.29 Male, Married, 35-44 yrs, Psychopathic personality, Alcoholism, May 1945
"This man is a railway worker. He is alcoholic, often seen drunk by [male informant]. Had an accident and broke his leg. Family life inharmonious - wife unfaithful, when he is home she deserts and vice versa."
Relatives in survey: 2.31, 2.28, 2.30
2.30 Male, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, November 1944
"This boy is certified as an educable defective. He attended Special Classes. He was deaf. He is now in the Navy. Formerly worked on a farm."
Relatives in survey: 2.31, 2.28, 2.29
2.34 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, Physical illness or invalidism, June 1945
"This boy is still in the first infant class. He suffers from asthma and dermatitis. Has missed a lot of schooling - 151 attendances out of a possible 358. Teacher does not think he is defective despite his poor performance. Father has worked as a shepherd and a gardener. Housing - biggish farm house, very remote. Probably dirty, [subject] has a dirty head."
Relatives in survey: mother 2.35
2.41 Female, Married, 45-54 yrs, Alcoholism, June 1945
"This woman is alcoholic. Now a cleaner. She goes about with soldiers and is "not a nice woman at all". All [her] children went wild after a certain age. Dr confirms - definitely daft and queer. Daughter ran away with men at 14, gave the police a lot of trouble."
Relatives in survey: 2.42
2.43 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, June 1945
"This boy is backward, can read and write but has no idea of number. Mixes well, not reserved, gets into mischief. Father a ploughman, hardworking man. Mother a decent soul. Clean and well fed looking."
24.4 Male, Single, 45-54 yrs, Undiagnosed, July 1947
'Queer character, a farm worker. Nurse had heard that he is a queer character, single, lived on the farm, does not know his age.'
24.5 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, July 1947
'Cannot write his name or read the time. Definitely backward. Drives a lorry. Earns £3 a week. Father died of TB. Quite a clean house. No Public Assistance. Father was supposed to live in separate hut but he was always with the family. Minister confirms - physically and mentally weak.'
Relatives in survey: 24.6, 24.52