Going to the gums: the lazaret on Peel Island

Publication Resource Details

Author
Bryce, R , Ryan, T, Van Willigen, G, Opala, R, Venner, R, Friends of Peel Island
Publication Date
2009
Publisher
Friends of Peel Island Association Inc
Place Published
Cleveland DC
Page Numbers
70
ISBN ISSN
9780646507705
Description
This book is based on an exhibition held to mark the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of the Peel Island Lazaret. It contains a history of of the lazaret, photos, quotes from former patients and staff and copies of archival documents. Patients on Peel Island referred to their death as 'going to the gums'.

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