Partlow Farm Colony for Boys

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Title

Partlow Farm Colony for Boys

Subject

Mental health facilities
Farm life
W.D. Partlow Developmental Center

Description

Residents of the Parlow Developmental Center who were able to work and who wanted to work were allowed to work on the farm, raising cattle or growing crops. The farm produced food for the Partlow residents at a time when very little state support was available. Also, working out in the fresh air was considered therapeutic; few medications were available at the time. Dairy herd produced an average of more than 80 gallons per day.

Source

Tuscaloosa News Archive

Contributor

Betty Slowe (Description)

Type

Photograph

Identifier

442

Coverage

Tuscaloosa (AL)

Original Format

Photograph

Physical Dimensions

7 inches by 5 inches