The Old Asylum: Rediscovering and Remembering Its History (Public Lecture or Presentation)
Title: The Old Asylum: Rediscovering and Remembering Its History
Abstract: The Power Point presentation examines what is known about the Mississippi State Asylum's history and how it is known. It looks specifically at the kinds of documents and other resources that contribute to historical understanding of the Asylum and its wards. It calls for public contribution of oral histories and materials to be used in developing an inclusive history of the institution.
Author: Amy W. Forbes
Date: 07/19/20
Location: The University of Mississippi School of Population Health

Ethical Issues in the Asylum Hill PROJECT (Public Lecture or Presentation)
Title: Ethical Issues in the Asylum Hill PROJECT
Abstract: This presentation examines ethical questions about the Asylum project that stem from professional, racial, and religious perspectives.
Author: Patrick D. Hopkins
Date: 07/19/20
Location: UMMC School of Population Health, Jackson, MS

Asylum Hill PROJECT (Public Lecture or Presentation)
Title: Asylum Hill PROJECT
Abstract: This presentation covers the background to the Asylum project, origins of the Asylum Hill Consortium, and links between researchers and the public within the project.
Author: Ralph Didlake, MD
Date: 07/19/20
Location: UMMC School of Population Health, Jackson, MS

The Mississippi State Asylum: A Realm of Its Own (Film/TV/Video Broadcast or Recording)
Title: The Mississippi State Asylum: A Realm of Its Own
Writer: Lida Gibson
Director: Lida Gibson
Abstract: Introduction to the Asylum, the cemetery, and descendants. Features interviews from 2 participants in the NEH-funded Old Asylum History Days public information and collection event.
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://vimeo.com/429411524.
Access Model: open access
Format: Video
Format: Web

12 Asylum-related oral histories digitally recorded (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)
Name: 12 Asylum-related oral histories digitally recorded
Abstract: Recorded interviews with 12 people who were descendants of Asylum patients or staff or had experiences related to the Asylum.
Director: Amy Forbes
Year: 2020

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