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Ep. 11: The History of the New Jersey State Lunatic Asylum, Part 1

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This episode covers the early history of the New Jersey State Lunatic Asylum (1848-1920), including the early days of Dr. Henry A. Co…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Ep. 10: Dorothea Dix and the Founding of the New Jersey State Lunatic Asylum

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Dorothea Dix (1802-1887) was a fierce advocate for the humane treatment of the mentally ill. Her dedication to visiting jails, prison…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Ep. 9: Fairview Training Center - The Cold Case Murder of Janie Landers

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18-year-old Janie Landers disappeared from Fairview Training Center on March 9, 1979, and her body was found five days later in a fie…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Ep. 8: Fairview Training Center: History and Treatments

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Episode 8 tells the story of Fairview Training Center (originally the State Institution for the Feeble-Minded) in Salem, Oregon. List…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Ep. 7: Oregon State Hospital Q & A

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In this episode, Sarah answers listeners' questions about Oregon State Hospital and about working as a psychologist at a state hospit…

3 years, 3 months ago

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Ep. 6: Legends and Lore of Oregon State Hospital

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Episode 6 explores the sudden deaths of 47 patients during dinner in 1942, the mysterious tunnels underneath the hospital, and the re…

3 years, 3 months ago

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Ep. 5: Escapes from Oregon State Hospital

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Episode 5 discusses four of the most notable escapes from Oregon State Hospital: the escape of Oliver Marshall and four other patient…

3 years, 3 months ago

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Ep. 4: The People of Oregon State Hospital (Part 2)

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Episode 4 covers the second part of the patients and staff of Oregon State Hospital.

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3 years, 3 months ago

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Ep. 3: The People of Oregon State Hospital (Part 1)

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Learn about the Applegate family, who pioneered a southern trail to Oregon in the 1840s, and the eight family members who were commit…

3 years, 4 months ago

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Ep. 2 - Oregon State Hospital: History and Treatments (Part 2)

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Episode 2 covers the second part of the history and treatments of Oregon State Hospital (approximately 1955-2022). Learn about the in…

3 years, 4 months ago

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