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Rug Weaving, Wisconsin Memorial Hospital
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A military veteran learns rug weaving at Wisconsin Memorial Hospital on Farwell Point, adjoining Mendota Mental Health Hospital as part of his rehabilitation.
March 4, 1932
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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WHi 18036
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Hydro-therapy Department at Wisconsin Memorial Hospital
March 4, 1932
Military veterans receive therapy in hot water tubs, with George Gardner, director of the hydro-therapy department, Wisconsin Memorial Hospital on Farwell Point adjoining the Mendota Mental Health ...
Handicraft Sales at Wisconsin Memorial Hospital
March 4, 1932
Handicrafts, including wicker furniture and rugs on display at the sales display room in Wisconsin Memorial Hospital, on Farwell Point, adjoining Mendota Mental Health Hospital. The crafts were mad...
Veterans Making Poppies
March 30, 1936
Elevated view of veterans sitting at individual tables in the occupational therapy room, making poppies in the Wisconsin Memorial Hospital. The hospital is located on Farwell Point adjoining Mendot...
Male Patient at Veterans Adminstration Hospital
November 6, 1947
Male patient working at a table weaving/braiding as part of his occupational therapy at the Veterans Administration Hospital on the grounds of Mendota State Hospital.
Nurse Alma Padgett Feeding a Patient
February 20, 1942
Nurse Alma Padgett feeding a patient from a tray of food at Mendota State Hospital (Mendota Mental Health Institute).
Conditions at Mendota State Hospital
February 7, 1947
Woman patients at the Mendota State Hospital (Mendota Mental Health Institute) sitting in rocking chairs in the sun room. One of a series of photographs calling attention to the inadequacies in per...
