The asylum is referred to variously as: "Ohio Asylum for the Education of Idiotic and Imbecile Youth", "Ohio State Asylum for Idiots", "Ohio Asylum for Idiots", "Ohio State Institution for the Education of Idiotic and Imbecile Youth", "Ohio Asylum for Idiotic and Imbecile Youth", "State Asylum for Idiots, Columbus, Ohio", "Ohio State Asylum for Idiotic and Imbecile Youth"
Mention is made of the Wild Boy of Aveyron on p.17
Consists of a list of officers, the report of the trustees (Asher Cook, N.S. Townshend, W.Dennison), a financial statement, the report of the superintendent (R.J. Patterson), The origin of the treatment and training of idiots (Edward Seguin), a letter regarding the benefits of instruction in schools for idiots (Wm. W. Turner), "History, in regard to idiot instruction in Ohio" ("P") and a general circular outlining regulations and terms of admission to the asylum.
