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Shows that Physical Plant was its own department as of June 30, 1983 and was already working to downsize the campus; Cooper to hold forensics department after renovation completed; Byrnes would separate acute care facility for physical ailments for…

This type of reinforced window is standard on all four Maximum Detention Buildings. Notice the exposed metal bars on the bottom right, usually concealed by the window slats.

A history of the SC State Hospital from 1827 to 1954 from the State Service Magazine by Inez Nolan Fripp. It includes a photo of the Ensor Research Foundation from the time.

A map of the buildings and grounds at the S.C. State Hospital, drawn in 1952 by J.W.W.

Inez Fripp gives a brief history of the hospital and updates on the latest four buildings, including the Food Service building."The earliest attempt to provide a special place for the mentally ill in South Carolina was made by the Fellowship Society…

Lists LaBorde's construction year as 1929.

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…

Governor James F. Byrnes visited LaBorde during his tour of the S.C. State Hospital on Tuesday, January 8, 1952.

This document outlines the tour that is to be given to Governor Byrnes the following day. "Then to Dining Room and Kitchen. (Kitchen originially designed to feed 1800 patients. Now has to feed 3,000). INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT, Ask Mr. Hiers to point out…

The round arch over the door of the Ensor building.