Willard Suitcases photography

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3:29:22 PM - Tue, Jun 19th 2012	Quote
Hi Everyone, Many of you might know of my project but I wanted to post it here so folks could have a look at what I am doing with the suitcases from the Willard, NY Asylum. I ran a successful kickstarter project last autumn and am still in the process of photographing the suitcases discovered in an attic at the asylum. Comments are much appreciated. Here is a link to the kickstarter page http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/265363123/willard-asylum-suitcase-documentation and here is a link to my wordpress site where I am posting regular updates http://www.joncrispin.wordpress.com I hope this is an appropriate venue to mention this project. I think many of you might find it interesting. Best and thanks. Jon
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6:00:44 PM - Tue, Jun 19th 2012	Quote
I was aware of this and have found it very interesting. Thanks for the post.

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4:27:24 AM - Wed, Jun 20th 2012	Quote
Hi Jon and welcome! It is a great project & look forward to more updates. I missed the exhibit when it was in Chicago a while back. Makes you wonder how many other state hospitals had the same things left behind but they were thrown out or lost with demolition.

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1:38:04 PM - Wed, Jun 20th 2012	Quote
Quote:Squad546 Wed 20th 4:27 am Makes you wonder how many other state hospitals had the same things left behind but they were thrown out or lost with demolition. I'm guessing A LOT! Most hospitals that I know of, being self sufficient, had landfills or burn areas for trash located somewhere on the property.

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2:52:09 PM - Wed, Jun 20th 2012	Quote
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"I missed the exhibit when it was in Chicago a while back." Squad, The Chicago exhibit is from a different project. Mine is just focused on the cases. It will be at the Exploratorium in SF next April. Best, and thanks, Jon

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1:32:10 PM - Thu, Jun 21st 2012	Quote
This is a great project! I'm glad you are taking the time to do this, and thanks for sharing.

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2:35:51 PM - Thu, Jun 21st 2012	Quote
I'm glad to hear about it. At first I thought you were associated with the traveling exhibit. It sounds cool and I look forward to seeing more.

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3:04:51 PM - Thu, Jun 21st 2012	Quote
Squad,I think the Chicago exhibit was this one http://www.chrispaynephoto.com/pdf/Asylum_Exhibit.pdf from Chris Payne. I can understand the confusion as one of the touring promotional pictures was a photograph he has of the suitcases in the attic at Bolivar Hospital. Definitely a cool project- Best of Luck Mr. Crispin.