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Indiana Medical History Museum Working To Identify Those Buried In Central State Cemetery

Sarah Halter is executive director of the Indiana Medical History Museum in Indianapolis.
Courtesy of Sarah Halter
Sarah Halter is executive director of the Indiana Medical History Museum in Indianapolis.

The Indiana Medical History Museum at Central State continues to highlight its history by focusing on the stories of patients who were treated at the psychiatric facility -- in service from the 1840s through 2010.

Its latest project involves identifying patients buried in the first section of a cemetery on the site.

From WFYI's Arts and Culture desk, Jill Ditmire spoke with Executive Director of the Indiana Medical History Museum Sarah Halter about the project and efforts to memorialize those buried there.

Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.
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