East Louisiana State Hospital

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State Hospital first opened in 1848

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This undated postcard features an image of the "Louisiana State Insane Asylum, Jackson, LA," the state’s first major permanent facility for the care of the mentally ill. Gaines refers to Louise being sent to "Jackson" where she will be incarcerated in this facility.

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    64 Parishes
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