Newspaper Clippings from the opening of the State Hospital to 1963

Newspaper clipping featuring an article about sewing activities at St. Joseph State Hospital, detailing how employees and patients collaborate to produce various items. Mrs. Hannah Barton, who supervises the tasks, describes using a three-needle sewing machine to add strength to the seams. An accompanying photograph shows Mrs. Barton operating the machine. The article emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of the sewing room, where patients contribute to making dresses, coats, blankets, rugs, towels, and more. Special orders include items for patients with unique medical needs, such as specially tailored footwear.