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Back to EpisodesEp. 1: Oregon State Hospital - History and Treatment (Part 1)
Episode 1
Published 3 years, 4 months ago
Description
This episode features Part 1 (of 2) of the history of and treatments at Oregon State Hospital (approximately 1843 - 1955). Learn about the precedent-setting case that propelled the Oregon Territory to consider treatment for the criminally insane and the truly horrifying treatment that followed in the 20th century.
A heavily used source in this episode is the book _Inside Oregon State Hospital_ by Diane L. Goeres-Gardner.
Cover image (temporary) by Christopher Payne.