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'This man was seen by PSW - seemed simple and almost childish, very talkative about himself. Was 17 years in one job then developed heart trouble, cannot do anything heavy. Was a paid fire watcher for a time, now a cleaner. Takes drops at night for his heart. [Male informant] confirms - he is queer and soft, not 100%. He lives alone in a little wooden hut.'

Relatives in survey: 19.7, 22.3, 19.25

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'This man is "definitely and visibly mental", is 40+ but looks 16, small and undersized. He is illegitimate. He lives with a farmer's widow and does a little work on the farm. Dr says this man is epileptic. His father is half-brother of 19.25.'

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'MD at school, was in Special Class in [area]. After that worked as a farm servant. Father out of the area no, is various described as gentle and canny, no hindered wi' bairns, a feeble wee creature, decent, stupid and inclined to drink. Mother over 50, a big dirty tinker - according to Inspector. Whole family dull, none bright.'

Relatives in survey: 20.3, 20.5

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'This man is a big soft type, drinks, a farm labourer. [Male informant] says he was definitely simple, a soft mark a sort of amateur shepherd.'

Relatives in survey: Wife 20.10 children 20.14, 20.16, 20.12, 20.11, 20.13

Scope and Contents "This boy is a terror at home and at school; has more or less been expelled after trying to fight with the teacher. [Male informant] confirms that he is very excitable - always rushing about and annoying people. [Female teacher] says this boy is emotionally unstable, lies on the floor and screams with temper, cannot bear to be checked. He can read and write but is mentally below average. Only child, parents have always spoiled him. [Relative] also foams at the mouth with temper. Father...

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"This woman suffers from kidney trouble. Dr says hysterical. Daughter was a "beautician". Large house beautifully kept. PC says she is a nice woman but a bit nervous, cannot do her work sometimes and has to go to bed."

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"This woman is called "glaikit" by Dr. She is a big strong woman, looks simple. She works as a farm servant. She is illegitimate, her father was a coachman. Housing, 2 roomed lower part of a cottage, damp and tiny, clean. Family relationships inharmonious, much noise and quarrelling. She has not been able to bring her children up properly or to give them the attention they require as she has been out to work all the time."

Relatives in survey: son 2.1

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"This man is said to be depressed; he has a large prosperous farm but has too much to do, grumbles a lot. PC thinks he is all right but has been run down and suffering from boils. Dr confirms - very dull and stupid, expecting worst to happen, whole family is a "wee bit peculiar". Very mean with money. Registrar - says this man has a reputation for meanness. Is always a bit depressed."

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"This man is very dull, was discharged from the army on medical grounds. Dr says the army couldn't make much of him. He is now working as a roadman."

Relatives in survey: Daughter 2.2

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"This girl is said to be an MD. She lives with her mother and has an illegitimate child. They are a queer family and keep to themselves. She is able to work on munitions. Two roomed cottage. Dr says this girl seemed definitely defective though she was able to work on munitions. The Registrar thought she looked quite smart."