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This is the "Annual Report Of The Board Of Directors ..., Issue 5" from the Manhattan State Hospital on Ward's Island in New York. Offering a glimpse into the operations and concerns of a significant public health institution, this report provides valuable insight into the treatment of patients and the administrative challenges faced by the hospital's leadership during the period it covers.
Researchers interested in the history of medicine, hospital administration, or public health initiatives will find this document a useful primary source. It sheds light on the day-to-day realities of managing a large state hospital and the evolving understanding of mental health care in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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