Barnes, Russell (1903-1987): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B263
Scope and Contents
MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROJECT
Russell Barnes, former patient aide at the Jacksonville (Illinois) State Hospital, discusses changes in treatment and public attitudes toward mental illness. He recalls working conditions, daily tasks, and relations between supervisors and co-workers. He also discusses patients' living conditions, recreation, meals, and therapy. He also discusses the hospital's tuberculosis cottages, underground tunnels, gymnasium, gardens, carousel, and miniature golf course.
1 tape, 68 min., 33 pp.
Interview by Rodger Streitmatter, 1972
OPEN
See collateral file: brochure with pictures of the hospital
Dates
- Other: Dummy Date
Creator
- Barnes, Russell (Person)
Extent
3.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Barnes, Russell (Person)
- Streitmatter, Rodger (Person)
- Title
- Archon Finding Aid Title
- Description rules
- Other Unmapped
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- und
Repository Details
Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com