The one thing I can answer for you here is, no they won't just send you the
records.  My grandfather died in the state hospital in GA and you have to have a
court order to get them.  They are made public, but  only after 70 years!!  Good
luck.
Beth

[email protected] wrote:

 Hello,
> I would appreciate it if someone can answer some questions about the South
> Carolina State Hospital.
> 1) Is this a mental hospital?
> 2) Would they likely have records of someone who was there in the 1950s?  If
> so, would they send copies?
> 3) To whom and to what address would one write for the above?
>
> Thanks a lot for any help!
> Elle
>
> >
> 
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