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Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals

Ep. 81: History of Greystone Park Psychiatric Center, Part 3 (1925-1950)

January 20, 2025 • Dr. Sarah Gallup • Episode 81

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This week's episode focuses on how Greystone Park managed during the years of the Great Depression and World War II. From increased overcrowding due to war, economic difficulties, and multiple fires, find out how administration advocated for their patients and survived these challenging years. Learn how Dr. Curry spent his 30 year tenure at Greystone Park and his legacy that was left behind.

Primary sources include the Greystone Park annual reports (courtesy of the New Jersey State Library website) and the Images of America book on Greystone Park by Rusty Tagliareni and Christina Mathews.

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