CPS Camp Number 074

Technical Agency: Mental Hospital

Summary:

CPS Unit No. 74, a Mental Hospital unit located at Eastern Shore State Hospital in Cambridge, Maryland operated by the Brethren Service Committee, opened in December 1942 and closed in July 1946. From November 15, 1944 to March 1, 1946, The American Baptist Home Mission Society administered the unit. The majority of the men served as ward attendants.

CPS Camp No. 74

The White Coat was a newsletter published by the men of Camp 74 from October 1943 through June 1944.

Digital Image from American Friends Service Committee: Civilian Public Service Records (DG002), Swarthmore College Peace Collection, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

"The Living Dead Man"
"The Long Term Possibilities of Mental Hospital Service"
"Mental Hospitals"
Brethren Service Committee Publication

Units:

Unit 1

Location: Cambridge, Maryland | Opened: December 1942 | Closed: July 1946