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"Hospital Area Columbia” Cropped
Map of Bull Street Campus drawn in 1941 to mark gasoline and kerosine lines. Image has been cropped to show detail of Mills Building and its outbuildings.
"Image of an Unknown Dining Hall"
An image of a Dining Hall.
"Image of an Unknown Dining Room"
An image of a Dining Room
"Letter from George E. Lafaye to Mr. Sirrine"
In this letter, George E. Lafaye expresses his excitement for the new commission of head architect as well as his expectations and requirements within his contract.
"Map of the South Carolina State Hospital Columbia, SC Buildings and Grounds"
Map of grounds with building footprints.
"Mental Health: progress and promise 1952-1972" - Occupation page
Shows workers a picture of workers in Mattress Factory. States that they are on the payroll. It is unclear if these are patients. They are renovated old mattresses instead of making new ones.
"Message of Richard I. Manning, Governor to the General Assembly of South Carolina"
Governor's Message advocating for the immediate improvement of the Hospital's conditions.
"Monthly Report of Expenditure for Permanent Improvements for the Parker Building-May 1958"
one sheet from a collection of monthly report of expenditures for Permanent Improvements for the Parker Building.
"Needed Permanent Improvements," Section from 1948-1949 Annual Report
Lafaye lists priority construction projects, including a 300-bed maximum detention building at Bull Street.
"Needed Permanent Improvements," Section from 1949-1950 Annual Report"
Echoing the previous year's report, Lafaye lists the hospital's emergency needs, including a 300-bed maximum detention building at Bull Street.