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From: "Sullivan" <>
Subject: RE: [COPUEBLO] State Asylum???
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 22:54:33 -0500

Kathy, The state mental institution was known as Colorado State Hospital
which was in Pueblo. That would be a good starting point to ask about
Woodcroft. I remember hearing about Woodcroft as I grew up in Pueblo, but
don't remember the details. I am sure the historical society which is based
at the Pueblo Public Library could be of some help with information about
both institutions and dates of operation.

Maureen Sullivan

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From: Kathy Cardoza [mailto:]
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2000 10:38 PM
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Subject: [COPUEBLO] State Asylum???


Hi Everyone

I am new to this list and was hoping someone might be able to help me with
this: My 2GG, was George William BROWNEWELL and he died there in Pueblo,
Pueblo county, CO in 1910. In the 1910 Census, he was listed as living (an
inmate) at the Woodcroft Hospital and School for Feeble Minded Children,
Pueblo , CO. He died of Paresis (partial paralysis). I believe this was the
State Asylum as it was stated so on his death certificate.

Is this institution still there and if so, would there be any records
available? Also, was this place used as a modern day nursing home for people
like him (being partially paralyzed) or would his being there mean he was
insane?

I thank anyone who can help me on this.

Kathy
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