32.94 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, March 1946
Scope and Contents
"This boy is said to be dull and backward, very stupid, is still down in the primary school. Mishcievous. Has been off with pneumonia. Father a decent chap, was in the army. Now a farm labourer. Mother nice-looking but dirty, had a fling while the father was in the army. Slovenly, had an illegitimate child. Housing: 3 rooms for 8, not very clean. Has improved since the father came home. Father gave the whole family, including his wife, a good thrashing on his return from the army."
Dates
- Other: March 1946
Creator
- From the Series: Mayer-Gross, Wilhelm, Dr (Psychiatrist) (Person)
- From the Series: Brown, Marjorie Alice, 1907-1964 (Director, Department of Social Studies) (Person)
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Full Extent
4 Sheets
Language of Materials
English
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