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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Henry is case number 2576. He was described as a ‘Healthy looking boy very ragged, Street Arab type’. ...
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Donor ref:BA&H: MS 517/A/8/1/3 (110/2481)
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