When the alarm sounds, Institution Safety Officers are right on the job. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1956. Courtesy ofCivil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
As the number of patients participating in activities increased as a result of drug therapy, the recreation programs were also stepped up. Here, the Newark (New York) State School band steps out "smartly" on parade. The band would play frequently at area events and won a number of prizes. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1956. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
Holiday celebrations and traditions are high spots in the recreation program. Here, a group of children are out in costume on a trick or treat Halloween parade at Willowbrook (New York) State Hospital. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1956. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
Former patient Audrey Cole guides March of Medicine announcer Ben Grauer through New York State's Hudson River State Hospital ward for NBC-TV's live telecast. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1955. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
Diorama exhibits shown at state and county fairs urged support of the bond issue for new hospital facilities. The bond issue that was approved provided $350 million worth of bonds for mental hospital construction. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1955. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
Psychiatric Aide Award winners with Acting Commissioner Dr. Arthur W. Pense are greeted by Governor Averell Harriman at the New York State Capitol in Albany. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1955. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
One of Middletown's (New York) modern wards as seen through the window of adjoining nurse's office. A total of 580 patients will be housed in the newly dedicated continued treatment building. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1955. Courtesy ofCivil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
Brain specimens are subjected to numerous chemical tests in the pathology laboratory of the (New York Sate) Psychiatric Institute. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1955. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
Patients derive great benefit from dances and parties, which contribute to resocialization. Halloween, in accordance with universal custom is observed in costume. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1950. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
Governor Dewey officially inaugurated the department's building program with formal ceremonies laying the cornerstone of an infirmary at Letchworth Village, New York. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1950. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.