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  125th anniversary edition of APH Psychiatric Quarterly

  Aurora Health Care

  Issue 1 of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital's Psychiatric Quarterly publication. This publication was produced by the education committee to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital. It includes articles on the history of the institution, such as psychiatric trends from 1884 to 1914, the study of hypnosis, "psychological testing," and the beginnings of the psychiatric hospital in Wauwatosa.

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  Aurora Psychiatric Hospital historical timeline

  Aurora Health Care

  A timeline highlighting historical milestones of the Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, spanning from 1914 to 2010. Milestones include staff and administration changes, advances in therapies, facility additions, and name changes.

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  Experiences of working at the Milwaukee Psychiatric Hospital by Lauren Powers

  Jonathan T. Van Beckum

  Experiences of working at the Milwaukee Psychiatric Hospital by Lauren Powers (1973)

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  Further Reflections of Milwaukee Sanitarium Foundation- Dr. Carroll Osgood

  Jonathan T. Van Beckum

  Typed narrative (recollections) by Dr. Carroll Osgood of his time at the Milwaukee Sanitarium. (1976) Follow up to his earlier recollections that he compiled in 1954/55. These earlier recollections are included in the digital archives too as a separate entry.

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  History of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital (an unpublished manuscript)

  Jonathan T. Van Beckum

  This document is an unpublished manuscript that describes the history of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital from its founding in 1884 to the present day (2019). Even though this book is unpublished, it is still the property of Aurora Health Care and should be cited as such.

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  History of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - PowerPoint presentation

  Aurora Health Care

  A PowerPoint presentation summarizing the history of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital. The PowerPoint was created in 2009, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the hospital and spans the history of the institution from 1884 up to 2009. The Wauwatosa area hospital began in 1884 as the Milwaukee Sanitarium, eventually became Milwaukee Psychiatric Hospital, and is now Aurora Psychiatric Hospital.

  Includes brief biographies of hospital administrators, a summary of the various therapies used there through the years, and images of the hospital and grounds over time.

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  History of Kradwell School, by Mark Bialzik

  Jonathan T. Van Beckum

  This document was written by Mark Bialzik in 2010. It summarizes the history of Kradwell School. Mark Bialzik was the Principal of Kradwell School at that time.

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  Lawsuit- Milwaukee Sanitarium v. United States, 193 F. Supp. 299 (E.D. Wis 1961)

  Jonathan T. Van Beckum

  Lawsuit- Milwaukee Sanitarium v. United States, 193 F. Supp. 299 (E.D. Wis 1961)

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  News article by Dr. Carroll Osgood describing his 42 years at the Milwaukee Sanitarium

  Jonathan T. Van Beckum

  September 30, 1974 article in a Milwaukee, Wisconsin newspaper (unknown if it is the Milwaukee Sentinel or the Milwaukee Journal) describing all that he has witnessed in his 42 years of service at the Milwaukee Sanitarium/ Milwaukee Psychiatric Hospital.

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  News article- "Milwaukee Psych, Aurora sign deal to study affiliation"

  Jonathan T. Van Beckum

  July 11, 1992 news article from the Milwaukee newspaper, The Business Journal, that discusses the deal between Aurora Health Care and the Milwaukee Psychiatric Hospital that will discuss their possible merger.

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  Recollections of Earlier Days at Milwaukee Sanitarium Foundation by Dr. Carroll Osgood

  Jonathan T. Van Beckum

  **Entry is missing last page(s). They were lost prior to be curated by the Archivist at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital.**

  Typed manuscript of Dr. Carroll Osgood Recollections of Earlier Days at Milwaukee Sanitarium Foundation, 1959. He continues his recollections in his later manuscript- Further Recollections of Milwaukee Sanitarium Foundation (1976). This later addition is included in the Aurora Digital Archives.

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  Speech marking the passing of Dr. William T. Kradwell, December 10, 1965

  Jonathan T. Van Beckum

  Speech marking the passing of Dr. William T. Kradwell, December 10, 1965, unknown author.

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  The History of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital- An Architectural Journey of Patient-Centered Care

  Jonathan T. Van Beckum

  The History of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital- An Architectural Journey of Patient-Centered Care is a published book by Aurora Health Care. It briefly documents the 135+ year history of the hospital through its buildings. For a more detailed history of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, please find and download the unpublished manuscript, History of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital (an unpublished manuscript). This document is located in the Aurora Digital Archives.

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  Waldo Buss named Administrator of the Milwaukee Sanitarium, April 15, 1953

  Jonathan T. Van Beckum

  Announcement in the Milwaukee Journal, April 15, 1953, naming Waldo Buss as the new Administrator of the Milwaukee Sanitarium.