Belchertown State School

by Katherine Anderson

Book Overview

In the first decade of the 20th century, the state of Massachusetts established itself as a leader in the education of individuals with disabilities. The third state school for the feebleminded was built in rural Belchertown, in the western part of the state. Opened in 1915, Belchertown State School would eventually encompass almost 900 acres of land and would become the largest employer in town. For nearly 60 years, the state school educated individuals...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467105015
• ISBN13: 9781467105019
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 9.3"