22.36 Male, Single, 35-44 yrs, High grade mental defective, January 1946
Scope and Contents
'This high grade imbecile can read and write a little. Has a history of indecent exposure and attacks on women and is always under observation. He has a fixed vacant stare, cannot answer simple questions such as where he was born, name of his father and mother, does not know some coins such as half crown, did not know what he had for dinner which was only two hours previously. No relations known. No occupation.'
Dates
- Other: January 1946
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Extent
4 Sheets
Creator
- From the Series: Mayer-Gross, Wilhelm, Dr (Psychiatrist) (Person)
- From the Series: Brown, Marjorie Alice, 1907-1964 (Director, Department of Social Studies) (Person)
Repository Details
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