It is so interesting to read original documents from the nineteenth century. It gives us a great insight into how people viewed the “insane.” The following articles feature Dr. William A. Hammond, who fought to remove all mechanical restraints, including the infamous “Utica Crib,” from New York State Insane Asylums. The first article was written by Dr. Hammond in March of 1880 and was published in The International Review.
Utica State Hospital | The Inmates of Willard 1870 to 1900 / A Genealogy Resource
http://kayfgibbs2.blogspot.com/2011/04/nelnet-letter.html
http://kayfgibbsstayingalive.blogspot.com/2012/11/i-had-seen-eastern-indian-psychiatrist.html
http://kayfgibbsstayingalive.blogspot.com/2012/09/detailed-rape-rest-of-story.html
