Clarence brakefield of north lawrence, a daughter, in massillon city. The massillon museum does not hold any patient or genealogical records. The former state hospital grounds are owned in part by the city of massillon, quest recovery services commquest, and by heartland behavioral center. The massillon state hospital admission records do exist in. Carole ann jeffers obituary remember carole ann jeffers.
Loucretia, karl and russell brunner at massillon state hospital in 1955. After 16 years raising three sons, she returned to school at kent state university to renew her teaching certificate and subsequently taught english and german at central. Oct 27, 2018 the spooky tales of doctors hospital are told by marilyn petry, who worked at the hospital from 1972 until 1981. Earlier in the day, mccray told deputies, he drove to greensburg and brought his sister to massilon, and then drove her back to greensburg. The curious case of russell brunner news the repository. Case record books by massillon state hospital ohio in english. Funeral home services for jack are being provided by reed funeral home. Deputies shuey and dudzik said mccary denied knowledge of creasys shooting, saying he was wounded by a man he had picked up in his car near the massillon state hospital. In ward 2, twoterm incumbent dave irwin, a democrat, is facing opposition from two challengers. The massillon state hospital opened september 6, 1898. Contains records of autopsies performed on patients who died at the hospital. In massillon, ohio, the love of football is a birthright. The hospital was formed in 1963 by five physicians and a businessman. Apr 22, 2015 11 hauntings in ohio that will give you chills.
More women are shunning hospitals and opting to give birth at home without doctors. My family and some extended family bought an old mental hospital, the only time i felt anything was in the part of the grounds where the childrens. The hospital was established by ohio governor william mckinley. These photos are of the massillon state hospital in massillon, ohio which was the location of the first state hospital in the us and canada opening in 1898. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. State hospitals mental health records at the archives. From sharing practical resources like job, health, and financial workshops, to holding fun activities and events, aarp is providing opportunities to connect and help build an even stronger massillon. The hospital is both a member of the american and ohio hospital associations and it functions through the board of trustees consisting of nine local men. Jun 08, 2010 lately ive become very interested in the history of mental hospitals. The evening independent from massillon, ohio on august 27. Ellen foley along with grace jacklitz and joanne sidles took a reporter to apple creek. Massillon city community hospital 1910s1970s james and amelia pocock providing the land and the funding for the massillon city community hospital. The site chosen for the very first state hospital in the us and canada.
The website maintains over 2,500 player and team game records. Massillon state hospital photos american haunted locations. Ghost stories are great but what do you do when the room your staying in is haunted by a ghost that wants you out. Massillon state hospital the massillon state hospital opened september 6, 1898. Lincoln way in downtown massillon massillon, massillon. Massillon paranormal research association professional. In 1817, he and his wife eliza moved into a cottage on the land called estramadura farm, or the plains. One of the most disturbing, yet not shocking, discoveries made about manteno state hospital was the sexual activity of patients and staff during the 1960s and 1970s.
The evening independent from massillon, ohio on january 23. Jan 23, 2017 ellen foley along with grace jacklitz and joanne sidles took a reporter to apple creek. The obituary was featured in the repository on june 4, 2014, and the repository on. This book is a collection of similarly themed yet varying fictitious short stories from multiple authors. History clippings, articles, and book excerpts are available on our website here. His hidden camera film of the institution demonstrates the need for a change in services for individuals. Gerald grob, the origins of the state mental hospital. Some photos with black border are massillon state hospital photographs by jack worthington, news photographer for the massillon independent 19461989 collection of the massillon museum 91. The hospital opened on september 6, 1898, housing 300 patients from 21.
Jan 12, 2018 the closure of a northeast ohio hospital is unwelcome but unsurprising as 43 facilities in the state have recent operating losses, ohio hospital association ceo mike abrams said in an interview. Massillon state hospital is a cultural feature hospital in stark county. As a result, our response times may be delayed, but your message is important to us. Admitted to massillon state hospital in canton, ohio, due to suicidal ideation and paranoid feelings that people are trying to kill him. They were married at massillon on april 10, 1910, and after a time did not get along well. The icu doctor wanted to do a procedure on my throat that was not needed.
He did what was appropriate for mentally ill patients. It was the former judge anson pease farm on akron street today amherst street. They seem so very, very creepy, and maybe thats the thing that makes them so intriguing. We would like to thank brian parsons for recognizing us on the radio. Research frequently asked questions massillon museum. Paul brown tiger stadium massillon, ohio the home of washington high school or, more famously, the massillon tigers, paul brown tiger stadium is named for the legendary nfl head coach who started his coaching career at the high school. Thats why the most common phrase at akron childrens hospital is for kids. Access business information, offers, and more the real yellow pages. Rena kindler, recalled last week during an interview for this story.
Massillon state hospital haunted locations in america. They continue to embarrass, but youse voted for em read 12770 times topic. The spooky tales of doctors hospital are told by marilyn petry, who worked at the hospital from 1972 until 1981. Massillon state hospital is located at 3000 erie street sw in massillon, oh 44646. Peggy stephens, superintendent and medical director at msh, and theresa schneider robinson, the social services director at the hospital. She was a warm, caring person who will be greatly missed. The first 100 years, a history of the state psychiatric hospital s first century, has been released by authorhouse in bloomington. The role of the state hospital in the twentyfirst centurywilliam d. With the bash, its easy to search for the most qualified speakers in the massillon, oh area. Doctors campus or simply doctors hospital to those in the canton massillon area. Lincoln way in downtown massillon massillon, massillon ohio. A survey of nineteenthcentury asylums in the united states.
The result is the kickstarterfunded book tiger legacy. She was a 1956 graduate of washington high school and had been employed at the massillon state hospital. This hospital is the worst place to be a patient at. Through clear biblical teaching, humor and stories from my classroom, family and cancer ministry, i lead my audience to discover the simplicity of knowing jesus christ as savior. Summa health offers 3d and 2d mammography at multiple locations in northeast ohio. Testimony from investigation of athens state hospital, 1907. The following are what we think are the top haunted places in ohioand are places to be avoided at all costs unless, of course you really are trying to terrify yourself. Staff will respond to email, but may be working away from the office. Ohio law states that the closest living relative of a deceased patient is allowed to request. Massillon state hospital historic asylums rootsweb. I teach school, am a mother, and work with cancer and grief ministries in our local hospital and community.
Paranormal news insider has selected the massillon ghost hunters society as the group of the week and will get a mention during the segment. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. When massillon was announced as the future home of the eastern ohio insane asylum, representatives of steubenville accused thengov. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. The facility was also known as affinity medical center. See more ideas about massillon ohio, football usa and high school memories. Asylum on the hill ziff, katherine published by ohio university press ziff, katherine. He is a prominent attorney at north industry and has been prominent in politics there.
Case record books by massillon state hospital ohio in english and held by. The traverse city state hospital also known as the northern michigan asylum was founded in 1885 and served as a home for the mentally ill for over 100 years. Haunted hotels i believe gives you a chance to get up close and personal with a few real ghosts. The oes visited doctors hospital of stark county on march, 2010. Massillon voters will decide on the future direction of city governance when they choose a candidate for mayor nov. A total of 18 buildings were designed and constructed for the site. Aarp in massillon is here to help you take on today and every day.
Ohio salmagundi big dip in republic net born, this morning, to mr. Robertson, 83, of massillon, ohio, a machine operator for years at eaton corporation before his retirement in 1980, died at aultman hospital in canton, ohio, on wednesday, september 25. Ohio university mahn center for archives and special collections holds additional. Thank you for visiting our massillon state hospital photos webpage. This is an exact reproduction of a book published before 1923. For a full worldcat listing of records related to the massillon state hospital, click here.
The following are notes taken from an interview with a sociology professor who had once worked at msh as a mental health care professional. Oh massillon state hospital massillon state hospitaleastern ohio insane asylum was the original name of what we now know of as massillon state hospital. The american nurses association bestowed the prestigious magnet status on the more than 1,000 nurses from akron general. Here in ohio, we have our fair share of all things eerie, ghostly and just straight up creepy. Many stories have been shared with me thru the year about the ghostly sightings and odd. One of the most extensive projects accomplished by frank packard, the massillon state hospital for the insane was designed according to the cottage plan. Hospital state for sale tools and home improvement. They continue to embarrass, but youse voted for em read 12770 times. Massillon state hospital for the insane opened in 1898 in massillon ohio, a small town not far from me. Massillon is a city in stark county ohio, approximately 8 miles west of canton, 20 miles south of akron, and 50 miles south of cleveland. Before the civil war, the state of georgia found itself with a surplus of unwanted and abandoned citizens.
Massillon five city ward candidates are battling for two contested seats on massillon city council. Massillon mayoral candidates tangle over finances, streetscape. Doctors hospital of stark county ohio exploration society. Loretta turner russell, age 74 of massillon passed away february 21, 2012. Ghost hunting and paranormal investigations at the state hospital. Built in march 31st 1892, it would become the first state hospital in the united states and canada. On march 31, 1892, was passed a bill authorizing the appointment of a commission to select a site for a new institution as the eastern ohio insane asylum, now the massillon state hospital. Powered by the massillon tiger football booster club.
The commission was appointed by governor mckinley very shortly after the passage of the bill, and. Massillon city hospitals nursing school did not accept black students. The spooky ruins of georgias central state hospital. I worked with carol on the evaluations unit at massillon state hospital for several years. Massillon state hospital 1908 annual report by the board of trustees and officers of the massillon state hospital to the governor of the state of ohio. Im actually planning on writing a fictional book where most of the story takes place in an abandoned mental hospital, so i need as much in. More troubling than the thought of what my grandmother endured as a resident of the massillon state hospital for the insane is that she will likely be remembered only as the crazy lady from long ago.
Massillon state hospital cultural feature hospital in stark county. Our journey started in 1890 when we pledged to care for every child, no matter what. I prefer to spend my free time being active outside but also love to get lost in a good movie or book. Schweinfurth, the cleveland architect who designed five oaks mansion.
Ticket movie showtimes books celebrity news movies music tv guide tv listings. The primary coordinates for massillon state hospital places it within the oh 44646 zip code delivery area. The grounds where the state hospital exists originally was owned by james duncan, founder of massillon. Massillon state hospital michael criswell photography. This team was also used as a positive example during brian parsonss appearance last night.
Whether its investing in new research, designing our facilities, or simply making our equipment kidsized, everything we do is for our kids and their families. The original hospital complex was designed when the cottage design of mental hospitals dominated. Mckinley hall in massillon, ohio was featured on the cover of my 2009 haunted stark county ohio book. Harold was interviewed for a story in 2005 in the independent for a book he was reading for the one book, one community project, the children of willesden lane. These photos are of the massillon state hospital in massillon. He later died at the hospital, where 100 characters. The hospital continued until the 1970s, when the focus changed, and today operates as the heartland behavioral health center.