In this episode of Backyard Oasis, author Ed Orzechowski talks about the conditions and abuses at the Belchertown State School, and tells the story of one resident who got out and went on to a very productive life.

Contributors: Dennis Lee, Denise Schwartz, Ed Orzechowski

Produced by Alex Audette in the multimedia studio at Greenfield Community College in Franklin County, MA

Edited by Nina Bocko