• Ep. 79: History of Greystone Park Psychiatric Center, Part 1 (1876-1907)

  • Jan 6 2025
  • Length: 43 mins
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Ep. 79: History of Greystone Park Psychiatric Center, Part 1 (1876-1907)

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    This week's episode examines the first couple decades of the State Asylum for the Insane in Morristown, New Jersey. Find out what an average day was like at the asylum, what treatments and entertainments were offered, and how long it took for the massive building to become overcrowded.

    Primary sources include the Images of America book on Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital by Rusty Tagliareni and Christina Mathews, as well as a number of annual reports from the New Jersey State Library. All other sources will be listed at the end of the episode transcript.

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