The Use and Implications of Photographs for Mental Health Care Reform
- Introduction
- Almshouse Care
- Early Reform Attempts
- Commission Campaign
- Aftermath
- Exhibits October 6, 1908 Report
- Traveling Exhibition images
- Montevue Asylum Images
- Curator's Comments
OCTOBER 6, 1908 PRELIMINARY REPORT
Exhibits Portion
The Maryland State Lunacy Commission initiated its documentary photographic campaign in August of 1908. Dr. Arthur P. Herring, the Commission secretary, acquired a camera and began his tour of county institutions, making an initial photographic record of what he witnessed. An incomplete set of photographs existed by the end of September. This series of twenty-six images appeared as the exhibit portion of a preliminary report Dr. Herring presented to Governor Austin T. Crothers on October 6, 1908.
Montevue Asylum, Frederick Co.
Sylvan Retreat, Allegany Co.
Almshouse, Worcester Co.
Almshouse, Somerset (Exhibit D) and Wicomico (Exhibit E) Co.
Almshouse, Dorchester (Exhibit F) and Talbot (Exhibit G) Co.
Almshouse, Caroline (Exhibit H) and Queen Anne's (Exhibit I) Co.
Almshouse, Kent (Exhibit J) and Cecil (Exhibit K) Co.
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