William
A.
Decker
Born:
05/03/1921
Sully
Died: 01/11/2015
Parents: Richard and Marie Decker
Spouse: Greta Louise Decker
Children: Sheila
Address(es):
Interred:
Mausoleum at Mount Ever Rest Cemetery
Kalamazoo , MI
Died: 01/11/2015
Parents: Richard and Marie Decker
Spouse: Greta Louise Decker
Children: Sheila
Address(es):
Interred:
Mausoleum at Mount Ever Rest Cemetery
Kalamazoo , MI
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Peninsula Hospital : a history of the Newberry State Hospital | Non Fiction , History , Michigan , Picture Book | Adult | Traverse City, Mich. : Arbutus Press | 2012 | |
| Northern Michigan Asylum : a history of the Traverse City State Hospital | History , Michigan | Adult | Traverse City, Mich. : Arbutus Press | 2010 | |
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Asylum for the Insane: a History of the Kalamazoo State Hospital | Non Fiction | Arbutus Press | 2008 |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
I write to preserve the 150 year history of the State of Michigan's compassionate and humane institutional care and treatment of a group of its citizens affliceted with devastating and incapacitating mental ills. I attribute my success to the continuing compassion of the citizenry of the State for the mental welfare of this group of fellow citizens.
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: Yes
Skills:
Author
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Michigan Notable Book for Asylum for the Insane | 2009 |
| American Psychiatric Association: Distinguished Life Fellowship | 2003 |
| National Alliance for the Mentally Ill: Exemplary Psychiatrist Award | 1993 |
| Michigan Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 954 | 1987 |
| Michigan Psychiatric Society: Certificate of Merit | 1987 |
| Michigan Department of Mental Health: Certificate of Commendation | 1987 |
| Governor James J. Blanchard: Letter of Commendation | 1985 |
| Mental Health Association of Michigan: Special Media Award | 1985 |
| Michigan Senate Resolution No. 265 | 1985 |
| Wayne State University, School of Medicine: Certificate of Commendation | 1977 |
Memberships:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
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Progress in the Practice of Medicine, 1930 to 1990, edited by Robert J. Hahn, The Department of History, Western Michigan University
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Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Medicine | Wayne State University, College of Medicine | Detroit , MI | 1952 |
| Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo , MI | 1948 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Examiner | Veterans Medical Center | Battle Creek , MI | 1993 -2003 |
| Psychiatric Auditor | Michigan Department of Corrections | 1988 -1998 | |
| Chief of the Department of Psychiatry | Veterans Medical Center | Battle Creek , MI | 1988 |
| Medical Superintendent | Kalamazoo State Hospital | Kalamazoo , MI | 1974 -1987 |
| Director of Clinical Affairs and Children's Services | Kalamazoo State Hospital | Kalamazoo , MI | 1961 -1974 |
| Assistant Medical Superintendent | Pontiac State Hospital | Pontiac , MI | 1960 |
| Chief, Adult Male Services | Kalamazoo State Hospital | Kalamazoo , MI | 1953 -1959 |
| Medical corps | United States Army | 1942 -1943 | |
| - Forensic Psychiatry, concerning issues of competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility | Private practice | Kalamazoo , MI |
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