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Crownsville Hospital: Notable Figures

Provides historical information with a timeline, images, and links to primary and secondary resources about the Crownsville Hospital for the Negro Insane, 1911 - July 2004.

Dr. Charles Ward

"The present personnel at Crownsville appears to be whole-heartedly dedicated to their duties and much of this attitude emanates from the Superintendent of the Hospital, Dr. Charles S. Ward. Dr. Ward stated that there are many individuals now awaiting dismissal but because there is no place to which they can be sent, it is necessary to retain them in facilities that are badly needed for other purposes."


From the Baltimore City Grand Jury Report, May 1962.  Used with permission of the University of Baltimore

This report contains further information on Dr. Ward and Crownsville Hospital on page 32.