Oglethorpe Sanitarium administrative records, 1900-1940.

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Oglethorpe Sanitarium administrative records, 1900-1940.

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This collection consists of administrative records from the Oglethorpe Sanitarium, 1900-1940. The records include a minute book, 1900-1924, containing financial accounts; reports, a treasurer's report, tax receipts, resolutions, a 1911 auditor's report, a report of the meeting of incorporation and stockholders of the sanitarium, and correspondence. Correspondents are William L. Clay, Martha Stone Raines, Effie Clifton, Wallace J. Pierpont, S. Thomas, Jr., and Charles C. Jarrell.

4 folders (.35 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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Oglethorpe Sanitarium (Savannah, Ga.)

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Oglethorpe Sanitarium in Savannah, Georgia, was built in 1908 by Dr. John Daniel to care for rest-cure patients and tourists. Rest-cure was a 19th century treatment for a number of mental illnesses, including anxiety and hysteria. The treatment included complete seclusion from family and friends and up to two months of confinement to bed. In 1910, Dr. T.P. Waring purchased one-half interest in the Oglethorpe Sanitarium and a surgical building was constructed, with its third floor being used as t...