Joseph DeJarnette | |
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| Director of Western State Hospital | |
| In office 1905–1943 | |
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| Born | September 29, 1866 Spotsylvania County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 3, 1957 (aged 90) Staunton, Virginia, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Chertsey Hopkins (m. 1906) |
| Relatives | Daniel Coleman DeJarnette |
| Education | Medical College of Virginia (MD) |
| Profession | Physician |
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Joseph Spencer DeJarnette (September 29, 1866 – September 3, 1957) was the director of Western State Hospital (located in Staunton, Virginia) from 1905 to November 15, 1943.[1] He was a vocal proponent of racial segregation and eugenics, specifically, the compulsory sterilization of the mentally ill.[2][3]
- ^ "Western State Hospital". Virginia.gov. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ Dorr, Gregory Michael. "Joseph Spencer DeJarnette (1866–1957)". Encyclopedia Virginia/Dictionary of Virginia Biography. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- ^ "The Free Lance-Star - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.