The Annual Report of the Kings Park State Hospital provides a valuable record of the hospital's operations, innovations, and challenges during a critical time in the history of mental health care. From the work of dedicated staff members to the lived experiences of patients, this report offers a glimpse into the daily life of one of the nation's most important mental health facilities. Whether you're a historian, a health care professional, or simply interested in the history of mental health care in America, this report is a must-read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.