New Jersey Lunatic Asylum (jan 1, 1848 – jan 1, 1960)
Description:
Dr. Henry Cotton (Medical Director at NJLA 1907-1930) believed mental health issues were caused by injury or infection. He routinely removed patients' body parts, often resulting in death.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1848
jan 1, 1960
~ 112 years