Richard Prangley collection, 1978-1995.

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Richard Prangley collection, 1978-1995.

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"Mental Health Education al Exhibit Documents, 1978-1995." Also a copy of "Waiting for Home: The Richard Prangley Story" by John Schneider. (Published in 1998.) This collection contains material that documents a traveling educational exhibit promoting public awareness of mental health issues. The prototype of this traveling exhibit toured Michigan schools c. 1993-1994.

4 mss boxes (2 cu. ft.)

State Archive of Michigan

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SNAC Resource ID: 7795146

State Archive of Michigan

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Schneider, John, 1949-

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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...