State Insane Hospital files, 1867-1874.

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State Insane Hospital files, 1867-1874.

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This series consists of vouchers, reports, and correspondence to and from the Ala. Insane Hospital regarding its accounts. The vouchers document purchases made by the hospital, including specific items such as clothing and food. The correspondence, including accounting sheets and reports, concerns appropriations and receipts from the State Treasurer. Several lengthy letters from hospital director, Peter Bryce, are included which explain the expenses and accounting methods of the institution.

3 folders (1 archives box).

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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SNAC Resource ID: 6765147

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Alabama. State Treasurer (1819- ).

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Alabama. Auditor (1868-1875).

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Alabama Insane Hospital (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)

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Bryce, Peter, 1834-1892

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Peter Bryce (1834-92) was a pioneering figure in the field of mental health. Practicing in the post–Civil War era, he championed more humane therapeutic treatments for the mentally ill. He held important offices in both state and national organizations relating to the health professions and was the first superintendent of the state mental hospital that now bears his name. Bryce was born in Columbia, South Carolina, to Peter and Martha Smith Bryce. He graduated with disti...