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Back to EpisodesEp. 25: History of Willard State Hospital, Part 2 (1905-1995)
Episode 25
Published 2 years, 10 months ago
Description
This episode outlines the history of Willard State Hospital, from approximately 1905 until its closure in 1995. Learn about the treatments offered at Willard, as well as the rise and decline of the patient population, including what led the once-largest asylum in the U.S. to close for good.
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