Dr. Harry Hummer

Dr. William A. White was an undisputed leader in the field of psychiatry (see last post). He was St. Elizabeths’ superintendent for over twenty years, and implemented many innovations. St. Elizabeths endured its own cycles of overcrowding, scandals, and investigations, but it was generally considered  one of the leading institutions of its kind. It attracted some of the country’s best psychiatrists and researchers, who wanted to be affiliated with the asylum and its good reputation. Continue reading →