"Fifteen Months' Service on the Old Supervisory State Board of Insanity in Massachusetts 1913-1914" is a comprehensive historical and administrative record detailing the oversight of mental health institutions during a transformative era in American medicine. Written by L. Vernon Briggs, a noted psychiatrist and advocate for psychiatric reform, this work provides a firsthand account of the internal operations, policy decisions, and challenges faced by the Massachusetts State Board of Insanity.
The text explores the complexities of managing state-run asylums and the ongoing efforts to modernize patient care and institutional standards. Through detailed reports and personal observations, Briggs captures the tension between bureaucratic governance and the medical necessity for humane treatment. This volume serves as an essential primary source for understanding the evolution of public health administration and the history of psychiatric treatment in New England. It offers significant insight into the social and political dynamics that shaped early 20th-century mental health advocacy, making it a valuable resource for historians, medical professionals, and students of social welfare history.
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