http://www.morningsidehospital.com/2009/08/three-amazing-days-at-the-national-archives/ In territorial days, Alaskans could be one of three places... Inside (in Alaska), Outside (anywhere else), or Morningside (Morningside Hospital). Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:12:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.morningsidehospital.com/2009/08/three-amazing-days-at-the-national-archives/comment-page-1/#comment-409 Christiane T Martens Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:19:11 +0000 http://www.morningsidehospital.com/?p=185#comment-409 I am searching for information about my German relative, Paul Hoppe, who was a prospector in the Fairbanks area from 1902 -1916 when he was taken away to the Morningside Hospital . He was there until he died January 5, 1919. I have letters and photos of him which give no indication of mental illness. The Swiss Consulate informed the family in 1921 that he had a stroke and was totally paralyzed and therefore taken from Hot Springs to Portland. In contrast, a notice in the Fairbanks Daily Times, July 12, 1916 mentioned that "another insane, Paul Hoppe", was taken by US Marshall, placed in jail until termination of the term of court and then he would be taken Outside with prisoners. He just disappeared. Can you help me clarify his illness and the last probably miserable 3 years of his life ?No written letters as he faithfully provided the family before, no sign of his existence, nothing. Thank you for the enormous work you are doing regarding your research on Morningside's darkest chapter. Chris I am searching for information about my German relative, Paul Hoppe, who was a prospector in the Fairbanks area from 1902 -1916 when he was taken away to the Morningside Hospital . He was there until he died January 5, 1919. I have letters and photos of him which give no indication of mental illness. The Swiss Consulate informed the family in 1921 that he had a stroke and was totally paralyzed and therefore taken from Hot Springs to Portland. In contrast, a notice in the Fairbanks Daily Times, July 12, 1916 mentioned that “another insane, Paul Hoppe”, was taken by US Marshall, placed in jail until termination of the term of court and then he would be taken Outside with prisoners. He just disappeared.
Can you help me clarify his illness and the last probably miserable 3 years of his life ?No written letters as he faithfully provided the family before, no sign of his existence, nothing.
Thank you for the enormous work you are doing regarding your research on Morningside’s darkest chapter.
Chris

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