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Handicraft Sales at Wisconsin Memorial Hospital
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Handicrafts, including wicker furniture and rugs on display at the sales display room in Wisconsin Memorial Hospital, on Farwell Point, adjoining Mendota Mental Health Hospital. The crafts were made by recovering mentally ill soldiers. Left to right, Frank Nieman, Director of Occupational Therapy, Mrs. Nieman, assistant, and Dr. H.C. Werner, hospital superintendent.
March 4, 1932
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Rug Weaving, Wisconsin Memorial Hospital
March 4, 1932
A military veteran learns rug weaving at Wisconsin Memorial Hospital on Farwell Point, adjoining Mendota Mental Health Hospital as part of his rehabilitation.
Hydro-therapy Department at Wisconsin Memorial Hospital
March 4, 1932
Military veterans receive therapy in hot water tubs, with George Gardner, director of the hydro-therapy department, Wisconsin Memorial Hospital on Farwell Point adjoining the Mendota Mental Health ...
Veterans Making Poppies
March 30, 1936
Elevated view of veterans sitting at individual tables in the occupational therapy room, making poppies in the Wisconsin Memorial Hospital. The hospital is located on Farwell Point adjoining Mendot...
Manchester's Rug Braiding Display
May 9, 1949
Manchester's "Braid Aid" rug braiding demonstration counter display.
Mendota Mental Health Institute
June 28, 1962
Interior view of a historically-restored hallway in the Mendota Mental Health Institute (Wisconsin State Hospital for the Insane).
Furniture Display Room
December 24, 1940
Lowell Frautschi showing a couple a dining room table in the furniture display room at Frautschi's Incorporated, 219 King Street.
