Surveys, 1874.

Scope and content:

The survey material contains questionnaires received in response to a circular sent by Dr. Francis T. Stribling asking all Virginia doctors to take a census of the insane patients in their jurisdictions. The doctor's purpose was to complete a roster of all insane persons in Virginia not currently being treated at an asylum. The purpose for this project is unclear, but it appears that Dr. Stribling may have been trying to gather information for a report that would highlight the need for larger and more numerous mental health institutions in Virginia. Many of these files also contain lists of physicians practicing in each locality. It appears that Dr. Stribling may have died prior to the completion of this project.

Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically by county or city name.

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