In The Context Of Its Time. A history Of Woodlands by Val Adolph. Published by The Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Social Services. 1996 softcover
"This book is mostly about the place called Woodlands in New Westminster. First built as the Lunatic Asylum, Woodlands later became home to most of the province's mentally handicapped children. In its 118 years history it saw dedicated staff, caring far beyond the norm, and a great deal of innovation.
"This book reflects the history of the province. You will find that patients were separated into three groups: male, female and Chinese. In the Depression staff were hired for their political affiliation. You'll read about ... the first windows, set so high that patients spent their days standing on tables so they could see out ... the water supply so poor that water had to be scooped out of ditches ... about female staff who had to sign resignation slips when they were hired."
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Author's Note
Acknowledgements
Chapter
One: For All Future Time
Two: The Beginning of Care
Three: The Asylum in New Westminster
Four: Every Pipe in the Building is Frozen
Five: The Commission of Inquiry
Six: One Egg a Year
Seven: The Quiet Years
Eight: The Children Nobody Else Wanted
Nine: The Woodlands School
Ten: How Independent Can They Be
Eleven: Planning for Independence
Twelve: Woodlands' Final Year
Glossary of Abbreviations
Bibliography
Index
Soft cover book measuring 6 x 9 inches with 150 pages
Good used condition.
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