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Dallas County IAGenWeb History Index this site was last updated on Saturday, 12 October 2013 |
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Dallas County IAGenWeb History Index this site was last updated on Saturday, 12 October 2013 |
State Hospital for Epileptics and School for Feebleminded
Woodward
Visitors 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
| Occupies 1,200 acres adjoining Woodward on the north. The modern fireproof buildings, including the school, are connected by cement walks and graveled roads; many flower beds decorate the grounds. Believing that color and beauty are helpful in training those admitted to the institution, much effort has been expended to provide attractive surroundings and to give instruction that will appeal to limited mentalities. The inmates find much delight in the brilliantly colored flowers in the greenhouses maintained by the institution. |
| A beauty shop has been established, where patients are taught to improve their appearance. the staff members dress in bright uniforms. There are no uniforms for the patients, the women and girls selecting attractive prints for dresses. They are taught to produce fine crocheted linens and other articles of handiwork that appeal to them. |
| In the administration building, there is a modern, well-equipped surgery, dental clinic, and a clinical and X-ray laboratory. |
| The school is modern in every respect. In the classrooms all desks and other furniture are decorated in bright colors. The school has a capacity of 300 children, and is not graded. Primary, junior, intermediate, and senior courses in clude craft and vocational training. Special attention is paid to instruction in both instrumental and vocal music. A large band, and a choir give weekly concerts. The children also present plays and other entertainments. The assembly hall has a well-equipped stage, and seats 1,000. Movies, dances, and other entertainments are provided. |
| ~source: Iowa: A Guide to the Hawkeye State, pg 510 ( 4th Printing, published in 1949. The original book was published in 1938) |
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Hospital for Epileptics and School for Feeble-Minded |
| This institution, located near the town of Woodward, was opened in September, 1917. The site consists of 1,144 acres of choice land in Boone and Dallas counties. The buildings are one and two story, fireproof construction and arranged on the cottage plan. Commitment of feeble-minded was authorized by the thirty-ninth general assembly. |
| Superintendent, M. Nelson Voldeng, M.D. ; first assistant physician, William G. Morgan, M.D.; second assistant physician, Grace Sawyer, M.D.; steward, James McNiven; and matron, Ella McNiven. |
| ~source: 1927-28 Iowa Official Register, page 181 |
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Medical group, Hospital for Epileptics and School for Feeble-Minded, Woodward |
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State Hospital and Colony for Epileptics |
| This institution, located near the town of Woodward, was opened in September, 1917, and has a population of 236. A new building with a capacity of 150 patients was completed in January, 1921, but was not available for patients when this report was submitted. It is expected to add new buildings as requirements demand. The site consists of 1,144 acres of choice land in Boone and Dallas counties. The buildings are one and two story, fireproof construction and arranged on the cottage plan. |
| Superintendent, M. Nelson Voldeng, M.D.; First Assistant Physician, B.R. McAllaster, M.D.; Second Assistant Physician, W.G. Morgan, M.D.; Steward, James McNiven; Matron, Ella McNiven. |
| ~source: 1921-22 Iowa Official Register, page 171 |
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State Hospital and Colony for Epileptics |
| This institution, located near the town of Woodward, was opened September 3, 1917, and has a population of 127. A new building with a capacity of 150 patients was opened for the reception of custodial cases January 6, 1919. It is expected to add new buildings as the requirements demand. The site consists of 1,144 acres of choice agricultural land, all in one body, in Boone and Dallas counties. The buildings are, in the main, one story in height, fireproof construction and arranged on the cottage plan. |
| Superintendent, M. Nelson Voldeng, M.D.; Assistant Physician, W.G. Morgan, M.D.; Steward, Emma K. Martin. |
| ~source: 1919-20 Iowa Official Register, page 198 |
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State Hospital and Colony for Epileptics |
| This new institution, located near the town of Woodward, will be ready to receive patients during 1916. The site consists of 1,144 acres of choice agricultural land, all in one body, in Boone and Dallas counties. The buildings are to be one story in height, fire-proof construction, arranged on the cottage plan. |
| Superintendent, M. N. Voldeng. |
| ~source: 1915-16 Iowa Official Register, page 239 |
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| The above information transcribed from the various sources and provided for the Dallas County IAGenWeb site by Sharyl Farrell. |
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