Items · Wilfrid Laurier University Library Exhibits

Marcy 's EEG Report April 1965

This document is an EEG report from the Electroencephalography Department. It was part of the admission routine. It notes no seizure activity.

Timothy's Physical Examination on Admission

This document is a routine admission form documenting basic admission information such as who accompanied Timothy to the HRC, his "mental condition observed on admission" and his physical condition on admission.

Patient's History for Adam

Document titled "Mentally Defective Patient's History" giving long, but summarized history for Adam including family, medical, social, and moral history.

Adam's Physical Examination

Physical Examination report completed shortly after Adam's admission. Notes his medical diagnoses, his appearance, and other physiological tests and measurements.

Notice of Adam's Admission to Hospital

Notice of Admission to Hospital form noting basic information about Adam signed by Bursar and Superintendent.

Admission and Discharge Summary for Adam

Admission and Discharge Summary for Adam containing some details about his history and his "diagnosis" of "profound mental retardation." Also contains his designated IQ.

Adam's Case Summary

Summary of Adam's case and history upon admission to Ward B.

Adam's Conference Report

Conference Report for Adam noting "diagnostic impression" and "recommendations".

Letter to Adam's mother stating no room for admission

This document is a letter from HRC Superintendent to Adam's mother noting receipt of financial forms and history, but informing her that admission had been denied due to there being no room.

Letter requesting faster admission for Adam

This document is a letter from an MPP to HRC Superintendent requesting quicker admission for Adam.

Letter denying admission for Adam

This document is a letter from HRC Superintendent to an MPP informing him that there was no space for admission of Adam at that time.

Ward Admission Record for Adam

This document is a Ward Admission Record noting physical condition and characteristics and type of admission care given. Signed by ward supervisors.

Second letter requesting admission for Adam

This document is a letter from MPP to HRC Superintendent. It is the second letter sent requesting admission for Adam to HRC.

Letter notification of Adam's admission granted

This document is a letter from the HRC superintendent to an M. P. P asking him to inform Adam's parents that he had been awarded admission to HRC.

Timothy's Social Work Social History July 1977

This document is a social history for Timothy compiled by a social worker. It describes some of Timothy's personal and family history, the circumstances leading to his admission, his HRC programs and progress, and family contact.

Louis' Ward Admission Record

Document contains a Ward Admission Record noting basic information about Louis' physical condition upon admission to Isolation Ward. It also contains a list of clothing he had upon admission.

Louis - Second Medical Practitioners Certificate for Admission

Medical Practitioner's Certificate for Admission of a Mentally Defective Patient. Describes "appearance," "conduct," and "conversation."

Louis - Ninth Letter

This is the ninth letter in a series of correspondence between Louis' family, Member of Parliament, and the Medical Superintendent of the Huronia Regional Centre requesting admission of Louis to the HRC.

Louis - Eighth Letter

This is the eighth letter in a series of correspondence between Louis' family, Member of Parliament, and the Medical Superintendent of the Huronia Regional Centre requesting admission of Louis to the HRC.

Louis - Seventh Letter

This is the seventh letter in a series of correspondence between Louis' family, Member of Parliament, and the Medical Superintendent of the Huronia Regional Centre requesting admission of Louis to the HRC.

Louis - Sixth Letter

This is the sixth letter in a series of correspondence between Louis' family, Member of Parliament, and the Medical Superintendent of the Huronia Regional Centre requesting admission of Louis to the HRC.

Louis - Fifth Letter

This is the fifth letter in a series of correspondence between Louis' family, Member of Parliament, and the Medical Superintendent of the Huronia Regional Centre requesting admission of Louis to the HRC.

Louis - Fourth Letter

This is the fourth letter in a series of correspondence between Louis' family, Member of Parliament, and the Medical Superintendent of the Huronia Regional Centre requesting admission of Louis to the HRC.

Louis - Third Letter

This is the third letter in a series of correspondence between Louis' family, Member of Parliament, and the Medical Superintendent of the Huronia Regional Centre requesting admission of Louis to the HRC.

Louis - Second Letter

This is the second letter in a series of correspondence between Louis' family, Member of Parliament, and the Medical Superintendent of the Huronia Regional Centre requesting admission of Louis to the HRC.