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Wisconsin Hospital for the Insane Staff Members

Date: 1890
Description: Staff members of the Wisconsin Hospital for the Insane pose at the hospital doors. Mendota Mental Health Institute
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Dane County Asylum for the Criminally Insane

Date: 1907
Description: Dane County Asylum for the Criminally Insane, in existence since 1845. In 1880 it became part of the county hospital system, which was set up to provide l...
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County Asylum

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Description: View across grounds towards the County Asylum in Whitehall. Caption reads: "County Asylum, Whitehall, Wis."
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Grant County Asylum

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Description: View across lawn towards the Grant County Asylum.
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Wisconsin Central State Hospital for the Insane

Date: 1914
Description: Wisconsin Central State Hospital for the Insane.
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Dane County Asylum for the Criminally Insane

Date: 1895
Description: Dane County Asylum for the Criminally Insane. In 1880 it became a part of the county hospital system, which was set up to provide longer term care to peopl...
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Wood County Asylum

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Description: The Wood County Asylum.
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Wisconsin State Hospital for the Insane

Date: 1870
Description: Wisconsin State Hospital for the Insane (Mendota Mental Health Institute).
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Northern Wisconsin Hospital

Date: 1935
Description: Aerial view of the Northern Wisconsin Hospital for the Insane.
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Northern Wisconsin Hospital

Date: 1935
Description: Elevated view of the Northern Wisconsin Hospital for the Insane.
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Northern Wisconsin Hospital

Date: 1935
Description: The entrance of the Northern Wisconsin Hospital for the Insane. Automobiles are parked on the road in front.
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Wisconsin State Hospital for the Insane

Date: 1872
Description: View from the path leading to the entrance of the Wisconsin State Hospital for the Insane (Mendota Mental Health Institute).
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Mendota State Hospital Office

Date: 1897
Description: Mendota State Hospital office. Charles Carter, steward, seated at his desk. Across from him is George B. Merrick, Asst. Steward. Below the desk is a dog,...
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Facade of Winnebago County Asylum

Date: 1930
Description: Three-quarter view from driveway of exterior of the Winnebago County Asylum.
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Poor Farm and Grounds

Date: 1930
Description: Elevated view of Poor Farm on the grounds of the Winnebago County Asylum. There is a large barn, silo, windmill, and the roof of a large building in the ba...
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Building on the Winnebago County Asylum Grounds

Date: 1930
Description: View from road of a building located on the grounds of the Winnebago County Asylum. Standing on a sidewalk in front is a man leaning on a cane.
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Winnebago County Asylum Staff

Date: 1930
Description: Group portrait outdoors of the administrative and nursing staff of the Winnebago County Asylum. Pictured in the center back row is E.E. Manuel, the Superin...
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Staff Members of Winnebago County Asylum

Date: 1930
Description: Group portrait of Winnebago County Asylum staff members sitting on steps, including the Superintendent, E.E. Manuel, seated in the back row, far right. Geo...
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Dining Room Table at Winnebago County Asylum

Date: 1930
Description: Dining room table illuminated by sunlight from a nearby window, located at the Winnebago County Asylum.
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Winnebago County Asylum Dining Hall

Date: 1930
Description: Dining hall at the Winnebago County Asylum. There are many chairs at tables set with tableware. Two large windows and a doorway are on the far wall, and li...

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