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.
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.
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.