Baldwin Home, Leper Colony, Kalawao Molokai, Honolulu
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Baldwin Home, Leper Colony, Kalawao Molokai, Honolulu
Baldwin Home, Leper Colony on Kalawao Molokai, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 11574461
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Baldwin Banner Dutton Flagpole Hawaii Hawaiian Health Honolulu Illness Leper Lepers Leprosy Pacific Sisters Spangled Stars Stripes Damien Molokai
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Haven of Hope: Baldwin Home, Leper Colony, Molokai, Hawaii, circa 1910s" 2. Description: This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the serene and resilient atmosphere of the Baldwin Home, a leper colony nestled in the heart of Kalawao, Molokai, Hawaii, during the early 1900s. Established in 1866, the colony was a sanctuary for those afflicted by Hansen's disease, or leprosy, providing them with shelter, medical care, and a sense of community. 3. Keywords: Baldwin Home, Kalawao, Molokai, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, United States, America, American, Hawaiian, medical, health, illness, leprosy, lepers, leper, Pacific Island, Father Damien, Catholic, Sisters of St. Francis, Joseph Dutton, Stars and Stripes, Spangled Banner, flag, flagpole, star, flags, history, historical. 4. Context: The photograph showcases the Baldwin Home's main building, which is adorned with a prominent flagpole flying the Stars and Stripes, symbolizing the American presence and commitment to caring for its citizens, regardless of their afflictions. The tranquil surroundings, dotted with palm trees and lush greenery, offer a stark contrast to the stigma and isolation often associated with leprosy. 5. Background: Father Damien, a Belgian-born Catholic priest, dedicated his life to serving the leper community in Hawaii, ultimately succumbing to the disease himself in 1889. His selfless actions inspired the establishment of the Baldwin Home, which was run by the Sisters of St. Francis under the leadership of Mother Marianne Cope. The colony operated until the 1960s, when a cure for Hansen's disease became widely available. 6. Significance: This photograph is a poignant reminder of the compassionate efforts to care for those affected by Hansen's disease during a time when isolation and stigma were common responses. The image also highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of empathy and understanding in the face of adversity.
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