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22.34 Male, Separated or divorced, 25-34 yrs, Dull and backward, January 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/21

Scope and Contents

'Is described as a borderline case - very dull. He did odd jobs, is now a driver in the army. Father died, mother aged 57+, respectable and polite but immoral. Sister a real bad lot, led men astray. Other sister had an illegitimate child at 17. Wife is too good for him. House scrupulously clean and very respectable on the surface. [Female informant] says this family have the morals of the farmyard but the minister countenances them because they go to church.'

Relatives in survey: 22.33

Dates

  • Other: January 1946

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Extent

4 Sheets

Repository Details

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