His Pleading Ignored. Lepers often crawl on their hands and knees to the gate of the American Presbyterian Mission Hospital at Bibanga, begging for admittance. They are turned away from the regular hospital for fear of endangering other patients. Sometimes they die at the gate.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

His Pleading Ignored. Lepers often crawl on their hands and knees to the gate of the American Presbyterian Mission Hospital at Bibanga, begging for admittance. They are turned away from the regular hospital for fear of endangering other patients. Sometimes they die at the gate.

Associated Press · [ca. October 1939]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Leprosy

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