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  • Letter from Evelyn's brother
    This is a letter sent to Evelyn by her brother. He informs Evelyn that a woman would like Evelyn to live with her as a home help. It also notes that he had sent Evelyn 4 letters with no reply.

  • Letter to Step father denying Evelyn's release Dec 1929
    This is a letter to Evelyn's stepfather denying her release from HRC. The reason given is that institutional staff believed she had an "abnormal interest in boys."

  • Letter from Stepfather requesting Evelyn's release
    This is a letter from Evelyn's stepfather requesting that she be released from before Christmas. It says that Evelyn will have a good home with him and her mother. It also notes that if released she would not be allowed to associate with her father's side of her family. There are other stipulations mentioned in the letter.

  • Letter to Evelyn from her brother August 1929
    This is a letter sent to Evelyn by her brother. He explains that Evelyn's father was trying to have her released. It discusses Evelyn's mother and how she wouldn't teach Evelyn housework and instead put her "out on the streets." It also talks about Evelyn's lack of response to her brother's letters. Evelyn's brother states his love for her.

  • Letter to father denying Evelyn's release Aug 1929
    This is a letter sent to Evelyn's father by the HRC Medical Superintendent stating that it had been decided that Evelyn would not be released. It notes that Evelyn's father had requested this at the time of a visit to HRC.

  • Note about requests for Evelyn's release August 1929
    This is a short note about requests for Evelyn's release. It states that Evelyn should not be allowed home because of "bad" home conditions.

  • Evelyn's father's request for Christmas home visit 1928
    This is a letter from Evelyn's father requesting that Evelyn be allowed to go home for the Christmas holidays.

  • Cheryl's Medical Conference Report, 1969
    Medical conference report that outlines Cheryl's diagnosis and recommendations for supervision and sterilization.

  • Interview with Brian Logie
    Brian Logie, a survivor of the Huronia Regional Centre, shares his experiences of institutionalization.

  • Interview with Harold Dougall
    Harold Dougall, a survivor of the Huronia Regional Centre, describes his experiences of institutionalization.

  • Cheryl's School Test 1963
    A school test from 1963 at the Huronia Regional Centre.

  • Cheryl's School Progress Report 1969-1970.
    Cheryl's school progress report from 1969-1970. The teacher describes Cheryl's lack of interest in her studies, that she becomes frustrated, and believed to be returning home for the summer.

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

  • Timothy's Acute Medical Ward Face Sheet
    This document is a collection of medical/surgical ward face sheet for Timothy's admissions to the infirmary and surgical ward.

  • Timothy's Annual Nursing Assessments 1986 to 1997
    This document contains annual nursing assessments for Timothy between 1986 and 1997. The forms are completed by multiple nurses.

  • Timothy's Medical Assessments 1974 to 1997
    This document contains medical assessments for Timothy between 1974 and 1997. The assessments describe general health, injuries and surgeries, treatments, as well as diagnoses. They are signed my multiple doctors.

  • Timothy's Medical Progress Notes
    This document contains medical progress notes for Timothy over the course of 24 years. The first entry is dated 3 December 1973. The last is dated in 22 October 1997. The entries are signed by numerous doctors, but some of the signatures are difficult to read. Page 3 of the original document is missing.

  • Physician's Orders for Timothy
    This large document is a record of physicians orders between Timothy's admission on 3 December 1973 and 1996. It includes notes regarding general health, general health recommendations, injuries and illnesses, medications,and orders for tests.

  • Final Medical Summary for Timothy
    This document provides a clinical abstract/medical summary upon Timothy discharge from the HRC. It describes his medical condition, diagnoses, and medications at that time.

  • Timothy's X-Ray Report May 1996
    This document is an X-Ray report for an X-Ray of the nose showing a fracture.

  • Duty physician Consultation Request and Report for Timothy
    This document includes a request for Timothy to have a medical consultation with the duty physician regarding stitches over eyebrow. The document also contains a brief physician's report with treatment recommendations.

  • Timothy's Medical Problem Sheet Cottage 10
    This document is a record of medical injuries, illnesses, dental procedures, and psychiatric "episodes." It contains various dates between 1973 and 1984.

  • Timothy's X-Ray Requisition and Report Feb 1985
    This document includes an X-Ray requisition and report. The X-Ray was a follow up for foot fracture.