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Photograph of the South entrance to the Laundry building and awning.

The inventory report and analysis for the Laundry as well as letter communication related to this documentation. Victor Kramer, Co., Inc. acted as the State Department of Mental Health's Linen-Laundry Management Consultants.

Details the earthquake that occured on August 31, 1885, which resulted in indoor hydrants and hose being placed in the Laundry building. An accident at City Water Supply was also reported. A large well was dug in the rear of the building as a result,…

Details communicates that a large brick room was added to the Laundry building, replacing the wooden shed that was used for washing dirty laundry.

Details of the aftermath of a fire, which consumed the laundry, carpenter shop, dynamo room, etc. The hospital received enough insurance money in order to construct a new laundry plant, repair some of its machinery, and acquire a new engine.

Letter with enclosed proposal that details the Laundry's expenses from the fiscal year and the projected cost for following year. The charge given at Virginia and Maryland's state institutions (laundry facilities) is used to calculate the projected…

Reports the installation of overhead sprinklers at the Laundry as well as an additional room added to the Bakery for storing flour. Details the concern of overcrowding, what it is and its risks, and the refusal of patients and admission restraints.

Letter to Mr. Summers stating that the final decision for building a laundry and dormitory group has been made. Lafaye is asking for additional information so that he and the rest of Lafaye, Fair, Lafaye & Associates can begin working on…

Letter to Mr. Ulmer, State Board of Health, stating that the Laundry houses too many pieces of equipment that need to be maintained. Some larger pieces cannot be expected to run much longer, and parts cannot be acquired. Total volume of laundry has…

William S. Hall informs Mr. Curren about the Victor Kramer Company serving as the South Carolina State Hospital's laundry management consultant and that they have recommended that a new central laundry be built. Detailed plans are already in motion,…