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Ward 81
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In 1975, Photographer Mary Ellen Mark Was Assigned By The Pennsylvania Gazette To Produce A Story On The Making Of Milos Forman'S Film Of Ken Kesey'S 1962 Novel One Flew Over The Cuckoo'S Nest , Shot On Location At The Oregon State Hospital, A Mental Institution. While On Set, Mark Met The Women Of Ward 81, The Only Locked Hospital Security Ward For Women In The The Inmates Were Considered Dangerous To Themselves Or To Others. In February Of 1976, Just Before The Ward Closed (It Ceased To Exist In November Of 1977, When It Became The Female Section Of A Coeducational Treatment Ward), Mark And Karen Folger Jacobs, A Writer And Social Scientist, Were Given Permission To Make A More Extended Stay, Living On The Ward In Order To Photograph And Interview The Women. They Spent 36 Days On Ward 81, Photographing And Documenting. Jacobs Recalls Their Slow, Inevitable We Felt The Degeneration Of Our Own Bodies And The Erosion Of Our Selfconfidence. We Were Horrified At The Thought Of What We Might Become After A Year Or Two Of Confinement And Therapy On Ward 81.
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This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Ward 81'? A: 'Ward 81' focuses on the experiences of women in a locked security ward at the Oregon State Hospital, documenting their lives during a time when the ward was operational.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ward 81'? A: The author of 'Ward 81' is Karen Folger Jacobs, who collaborated with photographer Mary Ellen Mark for this project.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Ward 81' have? A: 'Ward 81' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Ward 81' contain? A: 'Ward 81' contains a total of 96 pages.
- Q: When was 'Ward 81' published? A: 'Ward 81' was published on May 15, 1979.
- Q: What condition is the used copy of 'Ward 81' in? A: The used copy of 'Ward 81' is in good condition.
- Q: Is 'Ward 81' a first edition? A: Yes, 'Ward 81' is a first edition.
- Q: What type of photography is featured in 'Ward 81'? A: 'Ward 81' features documentary photography by Mary Ellen Mark, showcasing the lives of women in a mental institution.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Ward 81'? A: 'Ward 81' explores themes of mental health, confinement, and the human experience in a psychiatric setting.
- Q: Can 'Ward 81' be considered a historical document? A: Yes, 'Ward 81' serves as a historical document, providing insight into the treatment of women in mental health facilities during the 1970s.