Historical Bibliography Updated: June 16, 2026
Memorial. To the Legislature of Massachusetts.
Publication Details
Boston: Printed by Munroe & Francis, 1843 CE.
Dorothea Dix played an instrumental role in the founding or expansion of more than 30 hospitals for the treatment of the mentally ill in various U.S. states. This was probably the first of her many publications advocating for the humane treatment of the mentally ill. Digital facsimile from the Hathi Trust at this link.
Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #13612 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/15892 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | memorial-to-the-legislature-of-massachusetts |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Boston