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21.25 Female, Single, 45-54 yrs, Low grade mental defective, April 1945

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/20

Scope and Contents

"This woman is a certified feeble-minded, boarded out by Dumfries County Council. She is able to do rough work - potato peeling etc. She is very heavy on her clothes and always seems to be in rags. Guardian receives 15/- a week for her. Dr confirms - this may be the result of a birth injury, as her face is very deformed."

Dates

  • Other: April 1945

Creator

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Full Extent

4 Sheets

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

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