16.163 Male, Single, 25-34 yrs, Idiocy, December 1946
Scope and Contents
"On Dr's list of certified defectives. Is defective looking, only mumbles, can do simple jobs under supervision. He can't do anything, gets up at dinner time, goes to bed early, never speaks, can't dress himself but can feed himself. Has to have a light on all night. Father a farmer. Mother dead. Two sisters, both married but living at home. Normal. Housing conditions very good. Should be in an institution. No PA. [Male informant] confirms. Very defective, mute. Parents were first cousins. The two sisters and their children are bright."
Dates
- Other: December 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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Language of Materials
English
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