Recounting Huronia Community Archive

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  Physician's Application for Cheryl's Involuntary Admission

  Form 1 of the 1967 Mental Health Act completed by a physician for Cheryl's involuntary admission.
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  Notice of Cheryl's Admission to the Ontario Hospital School, Orillia

  A document completed by the Superintendent upon Cheryl's admission to the Ontario Hospital School, Orillia that provides the institution with Cheryl's personal details.
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  Cheryl's involuntary admission document

  Certificate documentation completed by an Ontario Hospital School, Orillia social worker about Cheryl's diagnosis, admission and discharge dates, and financial maintenance
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  Form 15 of the 1967 Mental Health Act certifying Cheryl of Incompetence

  Form 15 of the 1967 Mental Health Act certifying Cheryl of incompetence. The signing doctor explains that she is 'mentally defective' and describes her family history.
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  Clinical Record Ward Review for Cheryl

  A clinical record written by a social worker at the Ontario Hospital School, Orillia for a Ward Review Conference regarding Cheryl as she turned 18 and finished academic school. The record details Cheryl's personal and family history, psychological status, school grades and a ward report that describes her as, "homosexual" and "sweet and innocent but a real troublemaker".
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  Form 4 of the 1967 Mental Health Act renewing Cheryl's Certification, Nov. 1970

  Form 4 of the 1967 Mental Health Act that renews Cheryl's certification for an additional 4 months.
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  Form 4 of the 1967 Mental Health Act renewing Cheryl's Certification, May 1969

  Form 4 of the 1967 Mental Health Act that renews Cheryl's certification for an additional 3 months because of an unsuitable home environment.
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  Form 4 of the 1967 Mental Health Act renewing Cheryl's Certification, Mar. 1969

  Form 4 of the 1967 Mental Health Act that renews Cheryl's certification for an additional 3 months without a documented reason.
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  Form 4 of the 1967 Mental Health Act renewing Cheryl's Certification, Feb.1970

  Form 4 of the 1967 Mental Health Act that renews Cheryl's certification for an additional year because of an unsuitable home environment
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  Summary of Cheryl's Readmission to the Ontario Hospital School Orillia

  A form for Cheryl's readmission to the Ontario Hospital School, Orillia that describes the reason for her readmission to be presumed sexual assualt, and for starting two fires, break and entry, and theft. Cheryl's family history and home environment is also reviewed
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  Form 1 of the 1967 Mental Health Act that certified Cheryl for involuntary admission to the Ontario Hospital School, Orillia.

  Form 1 of the 1967 Mental Health Act that certified Cheryl for involuntary admission to the Ontario Hospital School, Orillia. The form explains that Cheryl's family has no interest, she constantly runs away and has disclosed multiple accounts of rape. The signing physician suggests a trial at the Ontario Hospital School.
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  Police notes about Cheryl's multiple accounts of rape and subsequent certification

  Police notes about Cheryl's multiple accounts of rape and the details of her certification for protection
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  A note about Cheryl's involuntary readmission and relationships

  A note explaining Cheryl's involuntary admission according to the Mental Health Act of 1967. The doctor felt Cheryl's certificates of admission be renewed over time to protect Cheryl from her family. Cheryl's visitations were limited to the ward or the grounds. The note also details Cheryl's family relationships and peer friendships she had made in the institution.
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  Second Physicians Certificate of Insanity for Evelyn 1926

  This document is a Physician's certificate of insanity. This certificate was necessary for Evelyn's admission to the HRC.
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  First Physicians Certificate of Insanity for Evelyn 1926

  This document is a Physician's certificate of insanity. This certificate was necessary for Evelyn's admission to the HRC.
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  Evelyn's Admission Document Oct 1926

  This is an admission document completed at the time of Evelyn's admission in 1926
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  Evelyn's Re-admission Document June 1933

  This is an admission document completed at the time of Evelyn's re-admission in 1933.
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  Evelyn's History Form for Admission

  This document is a relatively detailed history of Evelyn. It notes her family history, her "behaviours" and describes her as "immoral" and "too interested in the other sex."
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  Second Physicians Certificate of Insanity for Evelyn 1933

  This document is a Physician's certificate of insanity. This certificate was necessary for Evelyn's re-admission to the HRC following probation in 1933.
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  First Physicians Certificate of Insanity for Evelyn 1933

  This document is a Physician's certificate of insanity. This certificate was necessary for Evelyn's re-admission to the HRC following probation in 1933.
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  Evelyn's Social History

  This document is a social history written by a social services nurse. It outlines Evelyn's family history, her "behaviour" and the results of IQ testing. It diagnoses her as a "moron."
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  Evelyn's Notice of Admission June 1933

  This document is a notice of Evelyn's second admission to the HRC in June 1933 at the age of 23.
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  Evelyn's Notice of Admission Oct 1926

  This document is a notice of Evelyn's first admission to the HRC in October 1926 at the age of 17.
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  Marcy 's Clinical Abstract

  This document is a clinical abstract for Marcy . It includes a detailed family history, environmental history, personal history (including description of birth conditions, developmental history, medical history, habits and personality, school history, and moral history). It briefly describes Marcy 's reason for admission, her physical and mental status upon admission, and her progress since admission. It also includes diagnosis and recommendations. Page 2 is missing.
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  Marcy 's Admission Notes

  This document contains one page of medical notes created during Marcy's admission and isolation period between April 23rd, 1965 to May 1st, 1965. It describes her physical and mental condition upon admission and provides updates every few days. It describes her "behaviour" during the isolation period from the perspective of ward staff.