These records are, in the main, partial files consisting of a few single sheets. The records are not standardised, but may include medical and school reports, family background reports for court and other purposes, and progress reports on residents. The records are not complete for any individual or any time period. Access Conditions Access is…
These records are, in the main, partial files consisting of a few single sheets. The records are not standardised, but may include medical and school reports, family background reports for court and other purposes, and progress reports on residents. The records are not complete for any individual or any time period. Access Conditions Access is…
The Register of Children from St Joseph’s Orphanage, Kincumber includes the following information: child’s name, date and place of birth; date received and date discharged; to whom discharged; religion; and parent’s name, address and occupation. Access Conditions All written and phone requests for information in relation to former residents of St Joseph’s Home Kincumber should…
These records are, in the main, partial files consisting of a few single sheets. The records are not standardised, but may include medical and school reports, family background reports for court and other purposes, and progress reports on residents. The records are not complete for any individual or any time period. Access Conditions Access is…
Notification of Reception (incomplete) is an archival series relating to St Joseph’s Home for Children, Croydon. It comprises volumes containing carbon copies of Returns of Particulars to be Registered Pursuant to section 34 of the Child Welfare Act 1939, regulation 42 (Child Welfare Department Form 14). The information includes: full name of child; date and…
Notifications of Discharge (incomplete) is an archival series relating to St Joseph’s Home, Croydon. It comprises carbon copy forms. They are declarations by the custodian to the Director of the Child Welfare Department that custody of the child is being relinquished. The forms record: the name of the child; the address of the custodian; to…
Personal Record Cards (dates uncertain) is an archival series relating to St Joseph’s Home, Croydon. The cards were filled out for each child, under regulations 47A (w)(i) and 47B (g)(i) of the Child Welfare Act 1939. They record the following: name; date and place of birth; religion; where baptised; father’s name and address; mother’s name…
Adoption Records, c. 1920s-80s [St Anthony’s Croydon] are on cards and contain information about the birth mother, the baby and the adopting parents. The amount and type of information varies from case to case. The cards are housed in two filing cabinet drawers. They may include the following information: name, address, physical description, educational background…
Admission Forms (dates uncertain) relate to St Joseph’s Girls’ Home. The forms contain the following information: child’s name; date and place of birth; religion; date and place of baptism; vaccination record; father’s name, address, occupation, date and place of death and religion; mother’s maiden name, address, occupation, date and place of death and religion; name,…
The Admission Registers from St Joseph’s Girls’ Home comprise three volumes. The amount and detail of the information recorded in the Admission Registers varies. The first volume (1880-June 1964) records: child’s name; date of birth; date of admission; religion and date of removal. The second volume (April 1959-January 1970) records: child’s name; date of birth;…
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