15.38 Female, Widowed, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, January 1946
Scope and Contents
"This woman's husband, a retired farmer, died 10 days ago. She thought somebody tried to get into the house knowing she has a lot of money; has started laughing and talking a lot. Home passably clean. She just sits and does nothing, lives alone now. Nurse confirms that she has been queer for at least 5 years. Not certifiable. House dirty. Recently the minister took her some soup but she would not take it, saying she made better soup herself. Thinks the minister is trying to steal her money. Dr. says this woman is definitely bats."
Dates
- Other: January 1946
Creator
- From the Series: Mayer-Gross, Wilhelm, Dr (Psychiatrist) (Person)
- From the Series: Brown, Marjorie Alice, 1907-1964 (Director, Department of Social Studies) (Person)
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Full Extent
4 Sheets
Language of Materials
English
Topical
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