Title:
This historic image depicted a the grave site commemorating the passing of the former Carville, Louisiana Leprosarium Head Nurse, Sister Zoe
Description:
This historic image depicted a the grave site commemorating the passing of the former Carville, Louisiana Leprosarium Head Nurse, Sister Zoe, the only member of the Sisters of Charity to have been buried in the cemetery. It was her request that she be buried amongst the patients whom she'd treated while they were at the hospital. . The hospital was a self-contained compound with its own power plant, storehouse, patient treatment centers, which included a dental office, food-processing facilities, i.e., a cafeteria, and its own cemetery.The National Hansen's Disease Museum's (NHDM) mission is to collect, preserve and interpret the medical and cultural artifacts of the Carville Historic District. In addition, we want to promote the understanding, identification, and treatment of Hansen's Disease (leprosy). We fulfill this mission by creating and maintaining museum displays, traveling exhibits, publications and a website in order to educate and inform the public on all levels.
Creator:
CDC/ Elizabeth Schexnyder, National Hansen's Disease Museum, Curator
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Date Added:
December 3, 2012