This is a letter to Evelyn's stepfather denying her release from HRC. The reason given is that institutional staff believed she had an "abnormal interest in boys."
This document is a relatively detailed history of Evelyn. It notes her family history, her "behaviours" and describes her as "immoral" and "too interested in the other sex."
This document is a Physician's certificate of insanity. This certificate was necessary for Evelyn's re-admission to the HRC following probation in 1933.
This document is a Physician's certificate of insanity. This certificate was necessary for Evelyn's re-admission to the HRC following probation in 1933.
This document is a social history written by a social services nurse. It outlines Evelyn's family history, her "behaviour" and the results of IQ testing. It diagnoses her as a "moron."
This letter was sent to HRC Superintendent by Evelyn's probation officer. It includes a clipping from the Daily Star. The clipping was an advertisement written by a man asking Evelyn's mother to write to him about Evelyn.
This is a letter written to Evelyn from the father of another resident who posted a personal notice in the Daily Star asking Evelyn's mother to contact him. In this letter he professes his love for Evelyn and apologizes to her for an unknown reason. The man appears to believe that Evelyn had "turned against" him.
This letter is a reply from the HRC to a letter sent to the Superintendent from a Probation Officer about a man's note in the Daily Star requesting Evelyn's mother to contact him. This letter notes that the man became interested in Evelyn after visiting his daughter, likely wanted to propose marriage, and have her removed from HRC. This letter also requests advice about Evelyn's family history.
This is a letter from the Deputy Minister of Hospitals to HRC superintendent about Evelyn's father's request to have her released. It mentions her father's assertion that Evelyn would have a job in a dressmaking shop if she returned home.
This is a letter from HRC Superintendent to Evelyn's stepfather denying his request for Evelyn's release in April 1931. It notes previous letters sent and that those were also denied. It asserts that Evelyn "is in no danger here."
This is a letter from Evelyn's stepfather requesting that she be sent home for a month. He says that Evelyn can be given a good home. There are notes written on the letter signed by another person, including a note saying "this home is not satisfactory."
