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 boy is described as subnormal, steals. A lot younger than his siblings. Father a gamekeeper, mother 50ish. Home conditions very good. Father perhaps rather hard on the boy.'

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'This boy got into trouble with the police for stealing when still at school. Considered a bad boy. [Female informant] just a rat, poor physique, under-nourished. Twice in trouble with the police but has pinched a lot at school as well. Dr did not know there was anyting wrong with this child. [Female informant] - has stole every day of his life, thought to be instabilty at home. Not stupid.'

Relatives in survey: sibling 22.10 father 22.8

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'This man is a thief, is unhealthy physcially and mentally, has had several fines but not I think any imprisonment. He works as a labourer but is often out of work. Was dismissed from a factory for theft. Wife, big healthy woman, has two illegitimate children and a delicate one to her husband. Several other died of asthma. Housing: Condemned house, one room, very small for 5. Filthy. Inharmonious.'

Scope and Contents 'This boy has an IQ of 57 and is MD. He has been notified to the Education Offices but it is not possible for him to travel to the special class. [Female informant] says this is a very imaginative child, thinks he is in the RAF, comes to school with white powder on his face which he says is from the guns - neat and tidy. Was involved in a hand grenade explosion but was not hurt. PC confirms - a problem child, steals.'Relatives in survey: father 19.53, siblings 19.54, 19.29,...

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'This man is a rabbit-catcher, drinks a bit, has been in prison for breach of the peace - his wife's sister lives next door and there are frequent quarrels. [Female informant] he poaches, thieves and drinks. Has been in trouble for stealing potatoes.'

Relatives in survey: children 19.54, 19.29, 19.30, 19.31

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'Probably defective, was discharged from the army after three weeks, now just at home doing nothing, said to steal. Inspector - "A wee diminished kind o' creatuer, feeble". [male teacher] confirms - a wee bit simple, was a farm worker, not very good.'

Relatives in survey: Mother 20.10 father 20.9 siblings 20.14, 20.16, 20.12, 20.13

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'This girl is said to be odd-looking, filthy, steals, always on the roads, chased German prisoners. A tinker, has been sleeping out. Very deepset eyes. Recently walked from Penpont to Ecclefechan in the snow. It took her a week, sleeping in barns etc.'

Relatives in survey: Mother 20.10 father 20.9 siblings 20.14, 20.16, 20.12, 20.11

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'This man is cunning, stole coal, an aggressive looking man, might have an awful temper. A shepherd.'

Relatives in survey: children 20.65, 20.64, 20.66, wife 20.62

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'This girl is a bit backward but not very. Works in a hotel. Is thought to have been involved in a theft. Has already had a proposal of marriage.'

Relatives in survey: 22.15, 22.16