Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals

← Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals2 Sept 2025 · 33 min

Ep. 95: History of the Fernald State School (1912-1949)

Ep. 95: History of the Fernald State School (1912-1949)2 Sept 202533 min
Listen on SpotifyAlso works in your browser
5 more apps

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode discusses the years that Dr. Fernald, Dr. Greene, and Dr. Farrell were superintendents at the school. Learn about the legacy of one of the superintendents and how he single-handedly influenced New York and Massachusetts law. Learn about one boy who entered the Fernald State School at age 8 and who quickly became part of a group called "The Science Club." Trigger warnings for this episode include the use of outdated and ableist language, abuse toward childr...