The Use and Implications of Photographs for Mental Health Care Reform - Oct 6 1908 Preliminary Report Exhibits Portion

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The Use and Implications of Photographs for Mental Health Care Reform

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.

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OCTOBER 6, 1908 PRELIMINARY REPORT

Exhibits Portion

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.