Ep. 14: The People of the New Jersey State Lunatic Asylum, Part 1
Send us Fan Mail Episode 14 discusses the life, career, and legacy of Dr. Phyllis Greenacre, who was the first person to investigate the controversial "treatments" promoted by Henry Cotton. Support th...
28 Mar 202343min
Ep. 13: The History of the New Jersey State Lunatic Asylum, Part 3
Send us Fan Mail Episode 13 discusses the investigation into Dr. Cotton's controversial "treatments," his own subsequent descent into madness, and the end of a terrible legacy. Support the show
22 Mar 202342min
Ep. 12: The History of the New Jersey State Lunatic Asylum, Part 2
Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses the rise of Dr. Henry Cotton, the "Mad Doctor" of the NJ State Hospital at Trenton, from approximately 1916-1924. Support the show
13 Mar 202334min
Ep. 11: The History of the New Jersey State Lunatic Asylum, Part 1
Send us Fan Mail This episode covers the early history of the New Jersey State Lunatic Asylum (1848-1920), including the early days of Dr. Henry A. Cotton. Support the show
6 Mar 202337min
Ep. 10: Dorothea Dix and the Founding of the New Jersey State Lunatic Asylum
Send us Fan Mail Dorothea Dix (1802-1887) was a fierce advocate for the humane treatment of the mentally ill. Her dedication to visiting jails, prisons, and madhouses to document their deplorable cond...
27 Feb 202338min
Ep. 9: Fairview Training Center - The Cold Case Murder of Janie Landers
Send us Fan Mail 18-year-old Janie Landers disappeared from Fairview Training Center on March 9, 1979, and her body was found five days later in a field. Her killer's identity remained unknown for 38 ...
20 Feb 202324min
Ep. 8: Fairview Training Center: History and Treatments
Send us Fan Mail Episode 8 tells the story of Fairview Training Center (originally the State Institution for the Feeble-Minded) in Salem, Oregon. Listen to stories of the abusive practices that reside...
13 Feb 202341min
Ep. 7: Oregon State Hospital Q & A
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sarah answers listeners' questions about Oregon State Hospital and about working as a psychologist at a state hospital. Support the show
6 Feb 202356min
