Application Book of Middlemore Homes, 1903-1914 giving the reasons Henry was admitted

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Date:1903 - 1914 (c.)

Description:Henry is case number 2576. He was described as a ‘Healthy looking boy very ragged, Street Arab type’. Street Arab was a common derogatory term for poor children who roamed the streets.

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Middlemore, Sir John Children and Childhood Birmingham 1901-2000 (20th century)

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Donor ref:BA&H: MS 517/A/8/1/3 (110/2481)

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