34.4 Female, Widowed, 45-54 yrs, Psychopathic personality, January 1946
Scope and Contents
"This woman is dumb. ? Mental condition. She is one of a big family. Her brother sounds unemployable - wheels sticks for firewood. Nurse says this woman is all right mentally but qualifies it by saying she is outrageous at times. She goes out to char. PAO says this woman is fairly good mentally, perhaps a bit soft., is going downhill. Had two illegitimate children. Minister says she has all her other faculties but is highly strung. There is TB in her family. Dr says this woman's mental condition is quite good, but she has a terrible temper and flares up suddenly."
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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