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Cresson TB Sanatorium Remembered
Pa Archives 5

The following 29 photos, taken on 7-15-1960,  were provided by the Pa State Archives.  The photos document the journey of one patient through the sanatorium, from arrival to going home.   There were no notes explaining why these photos were taken or their intended use.  All of the prople shown were actual patients, staff, nurses and doctors who were at the san.  None of the people are identified by name.  However, I have added names for several people I recognize. 
 
These photos provide a unique visual record  of the journey taken by many TB patients from sickness back to health.  I am fortunate to be one of them.
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1. Patient arriving at the san, helped by Guard John Foreman

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3. X-ray

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5. Bedside exam in private room.

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7. Lab technician Albin Soderholm drawing blood.

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9. Listening to the 2-channel radio.

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11. Taking sun on the patio.

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13. A haircut from barber Dick Spriggs.

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15. Nurse's station.

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17. Nurses & doctors lounge.

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19. A dental exam.

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21. Discussing rehabilitation with the Director.

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23. Hand tooling leather as part of occupational therapy.

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25. Having a coke in the canteen.

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27. Attending Sunday services.

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29. The long awaited day, Going Home.

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2. At the admission desk.

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4. Initial examination

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6. Bedside exam.

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8. Breakfast at bedside.

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10. The ward layout.

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12. The recreation room.

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14. A consultation with Social Services.

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16. Medical team in conference.

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18. Eating in the dining room after makiing "meals".

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20. At the post office.

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22. Receiving typing instructions from Mary Mackereth.

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24. Mary Mackereth teaching an algebra class.

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26. Grace Chapel.

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28. Van Tiffany, assistant business manager, serving Communion.