0584: Huntington W.Va. State Hospital Records, 1897-984

Document Type

Finding Aid

Publication Date

3-1998

Abstract

Historical materials; correspondence of hospital personnel and patients; newspaper clippings; photographs. Significant to the collection are the files relating to trans orbital lobotomies performed by Dr. Walter Freeman in the 1950's.

Rights

Special collections material is obtained from many sources and is intended primarily for research and educational purposes. Certain works may be protected by copyright, trademark, or related interests not governed by the department. It is up to the researcher to verify that they have permission to use these materials for publication or other activities.

Accession Number

1998/03.0584

Access and Use

For more information or to use any of these collections, contact:
Special Collections, Morrow Library
Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
(304) 696-2343
speccoll@marshall.edu

Comments

This collection's finding aid was merged with, and can be found in, the finding aid of collection 0482: Dr. Walter Freeman's Papers from Huntington State Hospital, 1897-1984.

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