Birmingham Mail: Saturday 26th June 1909

Prevent and Cure: It may justly be claimed that few authorities throughout the country have devoted so much attention to, or made such adequate provision for, that unfortunate and extremely perplexing class which goes under the general category of mentally defective as the Birmingham Education Committee. It is much to be regretted, however, that despite the indefatigable labours of Mrs. Pinsent, to which such activity as the Committee has shown on behalf of this section of the community is due, the public has failed so far to realize adequately the seriousness of the problem which this class presents, and the grave need that exists … (continues) …


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Referenced

GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949