Recently several message were seeking information on Indiana "poor houses", mental health facilities and other related topics. For those who might be interested, the INDIANA MAGAZINE OF HISTORY often publishes articles on such topics. There is a searchable index of the magazine and most libraries have the magazine issues. I checked the index and found several articles on "welfare" programs. If interested check the online index which covers issues 1905-2004: _http://www.indiana.edu/~imaghist_ (http://www.indiana.edu/~imaghist) I subscribe to the magazine, an interesting journal to read. W