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Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

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"Stupid and promiscuous, simple but nice looking, is corrupting her children who should be taken away from her. Lazy. Home conditions seem to vary, sometimes being very dirty, sometimes all right."

Relatives in survey: Children 17.12, 17.10, 17.11,

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Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

Scope and Contents 'This old lady used to be a housekeeper, stole a sum of money and served a term of imprisonment. She is a bad spoken old thing and a disturber of the peace. She lives alone with a dog in a tumble down one roomed cottage with only a tiny bit of window and practically no furniture. [Male informant] has been trying to get her to move but she won't. Brother a waterwatcher, sister a housekeeper, keeps her in clothes. [Male informant] says she is a silly creature, puts stories about. Very...

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'This lad was very backward at school, had a low IQ, did not sit control exam. Worked in a shop for a time but could not count the change; then on a farm. Is now in the navy. [Male informant] says that he had brains but used them the wrong way; a liar and mischievious. Dr says this boy seems OK now.'

Relatives in survey: 22.3, 22.5

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'This woman is dirty, an unsatisfactory sort of character, a very low type. Wanders about the roads, has applied for outdoor relief but has refused indoor. Husband a farm worker.'

Relatives in survey: sister 22.42

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"This woman frequently deserts her family and goes off with other men. [Female informant] says this woman is a demon, has a terrible temper, attacked a neighbour. Minister considers whole situation hopeless."

Relatives in survey: 2.31, 2.29, 2.30

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"This man is a railway worker. He is alcoholic, often seen drunk by [male informant]. Had an accident and broke his leg. Family life inharmonious - wife unfaithful, when he is home she deserts and vice versa."

Relatives in survey: 2.31, 2.28, 2.30

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"This woman is feckless, cannot manage a house - e.g. no sheets. Just a doll. Incomer from Edinburgh. PAO and nurse agree that she is stupid. Filthy. Moving soon to a prefab."