DeJarnette's Poems
This section allows an inside view of Dr. Joseph DeJarnette's more personal side. One of his favorite pastimes was writing poems. His most well known and remembered poem is "Mendel's Law," a poem explaining his views on eugenics. He talks of how humans have become defective and are breeding carelessly, while even farmers have figured out how to perfect the breeding of animals. The poem is a call for eugenics and better care at human breeding. The other poems are a random selection that were found during the research process for this website. These poems were often wrote for patients, relatives, and friends.
 "Merry Christmas" Poem |  "Mendel's Law" Poem |  "The Fairy Forest Pictures" Poem |
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 "Paradise Lost" PoemClick link to see remainder of poem |  Untitled PoemFound on the back of the Toch Brothers Documents Library of Virginia, Box 72 Folder 13 Click here for transcribed version |
DeJarnette's Wife's Illness
Dr. DeJarnette married his wife Chertsey on February 14, 1906. Before their marriage, Chertsey also worked at Western State Hospital. In 1930, she fell gravely ill. While Chertsey fought for her life, Dr. DeJarnette received countless letters from friends and fellow doctors, all sending their condolences. These letters speak volume to the love and friendship that this doctor shared with the medical community along with his other friends.
 E.K. CoynerJanuary 2, 1930 Library of Virginia, Box 72 Folder 19 |  Letter from E.H. DeJarnetteJanuary 14, 1930 Library of Virginia, Box 72 Folder 19 |
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1939 marked the 50th year that DeJarnette worked at Western State. In celebration, a huge party was thrown in his honor. This section includes a random selection of people's responses and RSPVs for the party.
DeJarnette's 50th Anniversary
 Invitation to 50th Anniversary Party1939 Library of Virginia, Box 74 Folder 6 |  Letter from J.H.C. GrastyJuly 14, 1939 Library of Virginia, Box 74 Folder 6 |  Augusta Scott CollegeJuly 15, 1939 Library of Virginia, Box 74 Folder 6 |
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