Marvin D. Boland 1938 Views: Eastern State Hospital, Medical Lake, Washington, 1938

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Boland, M. D. (Marvin Dement)
Title
Marvin D. Boland 1938 Views: Eastern State Hospital, Medical Lake, Washington
Dates
1938 (inclusive)
Quantity
.25 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 box), (85 items)
Collection Number
PC 108 (collection)
Summary
A published set of 85 photographs taken in 1938 of the Eastern State Hospital located in Medical Lake, Washington.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Eastern State Hospital was founded in 1891 in Medical Lake Washington, located about 20 miles southwest of Spokane. As of 2016, it remains in operation.

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Marvin D. Boland was a commercial photographer who moved to Tacoma in 1915 and remained there until his death in 1950.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

85 photographs taken in 1938 of the Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, Washington. The photographs were taken by M.D. Boland, of Tacoma, Washington. Each photograph is numbered and labeled. They document interiors and exteriors of facilities, and medical equipment. Group photos of staff and employee workspaces are also included, although no individuals are named. There are no patient photographs.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description] Marvin D. Boland 1938 Views: Eastern State Hospital, Medical Lake, Washington, 1938 (PC 108)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Images are maintained in their original order.

Processing Note

Materials are retained in their original casing and ordering.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Mental health services -- History.
  • Mental health services -- Photographs.
  • Mental health services -- Washington (State) -- Medical Lake.
  • State hospitals -- Washington (State) -- Medical Lake -- History.
  • State hospitals -- Washington (State) -- Medical Lake -- Photographs.

Corporate Names

  • Eastern State Hospital (Wash.) -- Photographs.