44.39 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Low grade mental defective, Stammering, May 1945
Scope and Contents
"This boy was at the Special Class. IQ 70-. He is now learning to be a shepherd. Doesn't look silly. Brother works on a farm, other brother is kind of simple, had a fall in childhood, working in forestry, sister working as a land girl, pretty dull but can work. Another sister was difficult at school, a bit light-headed, dour and deficient, had fits of giggling, now working in a shop. Another brother is "a wee bit dour", will make a good farm hand. Youngest brother bright. All can read and write."
Dates
- Other: May 1945
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
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