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35.21 Female, Married, 55-64 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, June 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/34

Scope and Contents

"Said to behave strangely. Her cousin shot his fiance. They never go to church or to dances? One daughter died of TB. The daughters are farm workers, great hefty creatures, like men. Dirty house. Dr says she is OK but the family are harum-scarum. One or two of the children have illegitimates. Minister says she is failing, has had many children, a very hard working woman. Husband decent, turns everything he touches into money. He is too fond of money but optimistic and nice to talk to."

Dates

  • Other: June 1947

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Extent

2 Sheets

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