Illness, Isolation, and the Fight for Dignity in 1930s North Dakota

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Ali ThykesonFollow

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Behind the Walls of San Haven explores life at North Dakota's tuberculosis sanatorium in the 1930s. Through patient letters, archival photographs, and historical research, the zine reveals how medical practices, public attitudes, and state policies shaped the experiences of those confined to the institution. It highlights the human stories behind San Haven and the reforms that emerged from its challenges.

Publication Date

2-6-2026

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United States History

Recommended Citation

Thykeson, Ali, "Illness, Isolation, and the Fight for Dignity in 1930s North Dakota" (2026). History Hawks: A North Dakota History Zine. 21.
https://commons.und.edu/history-hawks/21

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