Clippings, 1960 (1 of 2)
File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection includes mainly newspaper clippings as well as the 1955-1956 annual report, newsletters, articles, and materials on volunteer activities from Central State Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1927 to 1978 regarding Central State Hospital and other psychiatric facilities throughout Indiana, with information on the topics of alcoholism, child abuse, and mental illness research. The newspaper clippings include award-winning articles written by Skip Hess of the Indianapolis News concerning the mistreatment of the mentally ill at Central State during the 1960s and 1970s. There are also materials, including photographs, magazine and newspaper articles, reports, and programs, on volunteer activities at Central State Hospital during the 1950s and 1960s, such as assisting with library and escort (transportation) services, "adopting" a ward, and providing patient programs and activities on home economics, handcrafts, gardening, drama, art, dance, writing shorthand, current events discussions, and for holidays.
There is also an oversize folder of clippings regarding the hospital (B010).
There is also an oversize folder of clippings regarding the hospital (B010).
Dates
- 1927-1978
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.33 Cubic Feet (2 cubic foot boxes; 1 manuscript box, 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
