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There are two books written by members of the Mental Health Historic Preservation Society of Central Illinois.
The two books were written to preserve the history of the state mental health system in Central Illinois. The first book is called "Asylum Light" and it is the story of the three state mental hospitals that were in existance during the 20th century:
Peoria State Hospital (Bartonville State Hospital)
Galesburg Research Hospital
Zeller Mental health Center
Book: "Asylum Light"
Author: James S. Ward, M.D. et al.
Copyright: 2004
Price: $19.95, plus postage if mailed; (if Illinois resident sales tax applies)
Contact Person for details: Arlene Parr
E-Mail: aparr12345@insightbb.com
This book includes three parts: history, personal memories, and pictures of each
hospital.
The second book:
Book: "Bittersweet Memories": A History of the Peoria State Hospital
Author: Gary L. Lisman
Copyright: 2005
Price: $24.95, plus postage if mailed; (if Illinois resident sales tax applies)
Contact Person for details: Gary Lisman or Arlene Parr
E-Mail: glisman2@insightbb.com
aparr12345@insightbb.com
This book is an expansion of the first book on the Peoria State Hospital. It
includes a history of the facility, more than just a history of dates and
events. It has many more personal memories and pictures. It seeks to
understand what really happened at the hospital during its fascinating history
and to do so as accurately as possible.
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