tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post4982454650444668894..comments2024-03-18T14:39:49.249-05:00Comments on a3Genealogy: Mental Health Facilities and the State Hospital RecordsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-22557620538381554742023-07-26T09:42:16.833-05:002023-07-26T09:42:16.833-05:00The professional staff includes psychologists, psy...The professional staff includes psychologists, psychotherapists, mental health therapists, marriage and family therapists …<br /><br /><a href="https://drcoralarvon.com/" rel="nofollow">Relationship therapy Aventura, FL</a><br />dr coralarvonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12875306284165937311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-71790979543834270762023-05-03T15:09:47.400-05:002023-05-03T15:09:47.400-05:00These records, or at least the cards, are held at ...These records, or at least the cards, are held at the Kansas State Historical in Topeka. You may also find more details through the coroner records.Tracing Ancestors, an a3Genealogy Partnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479631946579184004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-52877184418132321382023-05-03T15:08:26.319-05:002023-05-03T15:08:26.319-05:00These records, or at least the cards, are held at ...These records, or at least the cards, are held at the Kansas State Historical in Topeka. You may also find more details through the coroner records. Tracing Ancestors, an a3Genealogy Partnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479631946579184004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-21512983424929682692023-02-04T16:02:56.070-06:002023-02-04T16:02:56.070-06:00I have a great great grandfather named Frank Hobar...I have a great great grandfather named Frank Hobart that died at Osawatomie in Kansas on July 4, 1906 and was buried in a mass grave. How can I learn more?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-32606853999471026302022-01-17T23:18:04.642-06:002022-01-17T23:18:04.642-06:00I’m looking for records of my grandmothers stay in...I’m looking for records of my grandmothers stay in Osowatomie Ks guided by gutzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15259583602233082085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-77671503933173155192021-05-06T11:54:38.668-05:002021-05-06T11:54:38.668-05:00Jessica, the originals were destroyed, but many we...Jessica, the originals were destroyed, but many were digitized and on microfilm (see below). As you know you were there at the end of it's existence. It lost it's accreditation in 1988, mostly for abuse of patients and neglect. <br /><br />I'm not sure who told you the files were all destroyed, but be sure to check the Kansas Historical Society for more information. There are over 9 cubic feet of medical records. It's worth going through the logs. <br /><br />Here's where you can start your research: Patient case files from 1872 until the 1960s were filmed and placed in the State Archives at the Historical Society. The originals were destroyed. Only familial relations of deceased patients and living former patients can request information from these records. Kansas Statute 65-5603, paragraph 14, specifies the information that can be released for family history research, including: dates of birth and death, dates at hospital, and names and addresses of family members. The medical information, including the DIAGNOSIS, is not open. To obtain copies from these records, please fill out and submit our request form to the reference staff along with payment for our reference fee.<br /><br />And also be sure to check court records to find out more. If a3Genealogy can assist you in your search, just email me at Kathleen@a3genealogy.com or a3genealogy@gmail.comTracing Ancestors, an a3Genealogy Partnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479631946579184004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-85023368558840835772021-04-01T10:50:02.804-05:002021-04-01T10:50:02.804-05:00I guess I'm one of the odd ones on here. I'...I guess I'm one of the odd ones on here. I've been looking for information on myself. I was in Topeka state hospital, Brigham ward from 1992-1997 until it was shut down. I've tried to locate my files but was told there was a fire that wiped out my files. Which has stopped me on finding any information about what they wrote they did to me. My name is Jessica Nottingham, if anyone can help,thank you Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551529816042777270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-44464315901123683182019-04-09T19:03:43.582-05:002019-04-09T19:03:43.582-05:00How do I find information on Esther l. Harris? Sh...How do I find information on Esther l. Harris? She died in Larned State Hospital.Larned is.I know her maiden name was Davis and she had 2 boys Robert and Donald Harris.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241793489054454804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-23575005516382462132016-06-27T12:37:20.749-05:002016-06-27T12:37:20.749-05:00I am searching for info./records for my great-gran...I am searching for info./records for my great-grandmother Amaranth Kelly Watkins. She was an "inmate" at Larned State Hospital. I've found the roster upon which she is listed, but no further info. I am plowing through Kansas State Historical Society site, but no luck as yet. With the backward attitude towards mental health issues in the 30's-50's, her presumed time there, everything was very hush, hush within the family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-69887851423040432532016-06-09T16:39:08.112-05:002016-06-09T16:39:08.112-05:00You can get her death certificate free online if h...You can get her death certificate free online if her death was between 1910 and 1964. I learned this researching my brother-in-law's family just this last weekend. It's not limited to only the hospital deaths. It's statewide. Go to Nevada State Hospital site and scroll down.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10644142461633010658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-14245072877284208892016-05-31T20:34:16.138-05:002016-05-31T20:34:16.138-05:00I had a great Aunt that was in Clarinda State Hosp...I had a great Aunt that was in Clarinda State Hospital from 1930-1940. How do I find more info on that as to why she was there? I'd love to know her story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-39736809486963992862013-07-02T14:13:10.015-05:002013-07-02T14:13:10.015-05:00I have a family member who died at the Osawatatomi...I have a family member who died at the Osawatatomie state hospital,death records shows he died from appendicitis.Both of his other bothers commited suicide,other family members have also taken their lives or have some form of mental illness.How do I find out what his problem was.He is found on the 1900 census as being in a House of correction in Chicago at the age of 14,listed as a prisoner,along with many children as young as 10 years old.What was this place.Thanks.Antique53@att.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-18728922503931287602013-03-04T12:33:08.041-06:002013-03-04T12:33:08.041-06:00Thank you for posting this - I have a great-grandm...Thank you for posting this - I have a great-grandmother that died in the Nevada State Hopital in Nevada, Missouri - I have found very little records on her and to this day have not found out where they buried her in Dixon, Missouri.<br />Brumley Brancheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14720876186418402964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-5769970688754505142012-07-28T13:00:21.058-05:002012-07-28T13:00:21.058-05:00Hi, I just learned (via 1940 census) that my great...Hi, I just learned (via 1940 census) that my great-grandmother was in Osawatomie. I do not know how long she was there or when she died. How can I access the index? Is it by year? Thank you in advance for any information you can provide.Brookes McKenzienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-13572778054443459092012-03-16T20:27:26.543-05:002012-03-16T20:27:26.543-05:00Kakers(?)Have you ordered a death certificate from...Kakers(?)Have you ordered a death certificate from the state of Oklahoma yet? Death certificates will give quite a bit of information on burial location/funeral information etc. and if she died in the mental hospital, it will also list it. There were several papers in that area for the 1920's: Enid, Fairview, Cherokee, etc. If she was from that area, her family may have placed an obituary/announcement in the paper. If she owned land, you may also check probate records at the county court.Tracing Ancestors, an a3Genealogy Partnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479631946579184004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-68187309471146982112012-03-16T14:40:52.537-05:002012-03-16T14:40:52.537-05:00I am needing to find records for a 1920's ment...I am needing to find records for a 1920's mental hospital near Enid Oklahoma. We believe my great grandmother was taken there and would like to know where she is buried or what happened to her. Does anyone have any suggestion? thank youkakersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-28931204883482218382011-09-22T15:52:57.168-05:002011-09-22T15:52:57.168-05:00In the state of Kansas, many records are held at O...In the state of Kansas, many records are held at Osawatomie are closed and not detailed. There is an index. But since you already know she was there, you can also request a state death certificate, funeral records may also have details on her death or stay at Osawatomie. You will need to do a full search however, since there are several Esther Larson's in Kansas (Hutchinson, Salina, etc).Kathleen Brandt, Professional Genealogisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985508112616184739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-32528171034441395542011-09-21T11:29:21.996-05:002011-09-21T11:29:21.996-05:00I am looking for a relative (my deceased father...I am looking for a relative (my deceased father's adoptive) mother, who I just found out was at Osawatatomie State Hospital. We were always told she had died. I know she was still there in 1961 and most likely had been there 20 yrs. Her name was Esther Larson. How can I find out any more information? Thanks!<br />ameliak_2001@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-73446546120754698322011-02-18T21:25:48.648-06:002011-02-18T21:25:48.648-06:00I found this site with a google search because I h...I found this site with a google search because I have more than one relative that I believe spent time at the Osawatatomie State Hospital. Is there any way for me to find out?<br /><br />cindyhoustontexas@yahoo.comcindytexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16926811882656563035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-58199249286340278372010-02-16T22:55:46.357-06:002010-02-16T22:55:46.357-06:00Dianne,
Thanks for stopping by and posting. Unfor...Dianne,<br />Thanks for stopping by and posting. Unfortunately, this was more common than one would think. I'm sorry to hear that you and your family went through this. And, yes, the real "shock" is usually to the family left behind.Kathleen Brandt, Professional Genealogisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985508112616184739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-17148823314676766642010-02-16T14:22:48.221-06:002010-02-16T14:22:48.221-06:00My mother, Betty Joyce Ward Smith, died at Osawato...My mother, Betty Joyce Ward Smith, died at Osawatomie State Hospital. (1956.) She had been admitted for schizophrenia. Family lore says that she was given shock treatments, and that caused a pulmonary embolism, which killed her. The family was so "shocked" <br />we still can't get over it.--<br />Dianeyi7@hotmail.comDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375423125877279419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-18420024996798763872010-01-11T19:40:47.757-06:002010-01-11T19:40:47.757-06:00State Historical Societies and other repositories ...State Historical Societies and other repositories do have archived records if they were submitted by the institution.Kathleen Brandt, Professional Genealogisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985508112616184739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-44235574880895784262010-01-11T12:22:16.431-06:002010-01-11T12:22:16.431-06:00Our "family wing" was at Clarinda, Iowa....Our "family wing" was at Clarinda, Iowa. Thank you for a very useful and insightful post... good information and reminders.<br /><br />Bill ;-)<br /><br />http://drbilltellsancestorstories.blogspot.com/<br />Author of "13 Ways to Tell Your Ancestor Stories"Dr. Bill (William L.) Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857619677138020430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-29730601615946022352010-01-11T11:56:02.663-06:002010-01-11T11:56:02.663-06:00Here in New Hampshire I cannot see the records wit...Here in New Hampshire I cannot see the records without a court order. And even then, I cannot take notes or photograph anything they might finally let me peek at. And I'm looking for a record from the 1840s! I don't think privacy is an issue for this ancestor anymore, but I'm not sure I'm going to pursue it any further...Heather Wilkinson Rojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704949156266722016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820176023454345900.post-33883320252003468752010-01-11T11:33:42.464-06:002010-01-11T11:33:42.464-06:00Good post!
I have one relative in particular that ...Good post!<br />I have one relative in particular that was institutionalized and have had a terrible time getting a hold of the records. <br />Thanks for sharing your story.<br />~Reginakinfolknewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09158769794139676663noreply@blogger.com