Richard Prangley collection, 1945-1985.

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Richard Prangley collection, 1945-1985.

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This collection consists of the mental health materials (1945-1984) of Richard Prangley. The collection includes publications, fliers, studies, resolutions, minutes and copies of articles relating to Richard Prangley, his projects, and mental health in Michigan. Most of the documents have been collected by, rather than produced by the donor, and are arranged alphabetically.

10 folders .2 cu. ft.

State Archive of Michigan

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SNAC Resource ID: 7438607

State Archive of Michigan

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Coldwater Regional Center for Developmental Disabilities (Coldwater, Mich.)

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Prangley, Richard, 1949-

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At the age of six, Richard Prangley was placed in the Coldwater State Home by his parents in the belief that he was retarded. He was kept in mental institutions until he was 21, at which time he was released to fend for himself. After some initial difficulties, he obtained employment with the Michigan Dept. of Mental Health. While working for the Dept., he developed an interest in the history of mental health care in Michigan, and this collection reflects his efforts to research and promote this...