This detailed account of the development and history of the Utica State Hospital offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of mental health care in the United States. Drawing on first-hand accounts, archival research, and hospital records, Mrs. Lucy Clark provides a rich and informative narrative that sheds light on an important chapter of American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.