Title:
Depicted in this historic image was a Carville Leprosarium patient as he was holding a number of fish caught on Lake Johansen, which was loc
Description:
Depicted in this historic image was a Carville Leprosarium patient as he was holding a number of fish caught on Lake Johansen, which was located on the hospital's acreage, and named after one of the Leprosarium's Chief Medical Ofiicers, Dr. Frederick A. Johansen. Making use of this beautiful lake was routine, and included activities such as swimming, boating, and pictured here, fishing.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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November 17, 2012