A photocopy of Helen Garrison's progress notes at the State Hospital no. 2 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Transcription:
"February 1950 - Age 53. Weight: 175 lbs. : health very good polishes hallway of ward; fairly cooperative;
lazy and unwilling to work most of time; quarrelsome with others; always ready to pick a fuss; very delusional - "spirits coming off her brain" - "she is of the royal family of England." - "her husband is living with her youngest sister." - "Some of the patients are doing things to her." - "German spies." Always wanting to get out; at times excessive speech; threatening attitude."
"March 24, 1958 - This patient EXPIRED at 7:50 PM.
Age at the time of death: 58 years, (), 1 day.
Total time in the hospital: 27 years, 8 months, 21 days.
Autopsy performed."
Context
Helen was a patient at the State Hospital #2 from 1930 - 1958.
