Photographs and architectural drawings, 1926-1984.

ArchivalResource

Cambridge State Hospital. Photographs and architectural drawings, 1926-1984.

Photographs and architectural drawings, 1926-1984.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122475848

Photographs of hospital staff and residents and various aspects of the hospital facility, including construction of the main building and power plant; the farm buildings; interiors of the warehouse and paint shop, cottage living quarters, dining rooms, kitchens, and laundry; and aerial views of the campus (1957). Three staff photographs (1932, 1940, 1946) are identified with employee name and position held; they also show staff recognition ceremonies (1978-1982) and the employee band (1984). Other photographs show various resident activities including basketball, softball, music class, handicraft class, and a beauty contest. Residents' identities have been concealed. Also contains architectural drawings (bluelines, paper) of hospital buildings including cottages for men and women, the day camp and recreational building, the dormitory, the kitchen, dining, and study, and others.

3.0 cubic feet (3 boxes including 28 rolls)

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts