3 Comments Posted by Maj

Another institution local to Pa, still in existence, is Elwyn, which also prides itself on teaching it students how to be more self sufficient. In the older days of Elwyn, they would have photos/ painting, etc, of the students/ residents, all over the campus, as they did chores, such as hanging clothes, kneeding dough, gardening and sewing. I think the skin coloring is varied in shade, and maybe misinterpreted.

I forgot the part about the stairs...the stairs would be so the 'caregiver' could stand above the poor 'showeree' and get a hair washing or delousing, treatment, etc, then be hosed down from above.

Hi. I used to care for people who had been relocated after having the misfortune of living in this hell hole. Many of them told me stories of a "shower area" or "room" or "corner" where they would be hosed down. This photo perfectly encapsulates their description for me.