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Mississippi State Asylum
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University Of Mississippi Medical Center
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Mississippi State Insane Asylum
Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum
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Asylum Hill Project
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Generational Trauma
Mental Health
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Construction
Jackson, Mississippi

Under Yazoo Clay dives deep into the generations of family secrets around Mississippi’s former “lunatic asylum.” In 2012, a construction crew in Jackson, Mississippi discovered human remains at the site of the state’s university hospital. They would eventually turn out to be one of over 7,000 patients, who had died at the old asylum and been buried on its grounds. Reporter Larrison Campbell travel... more

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Kimberly Jackson’s family never wanted to lose track of her great-grandmother Zinnie, but somehow she still disappeared. Now, however, Kimberly thinks she may have the answers that generations of her family wanted. Meanwhile, those in charge of the r... more

The Mississippi State “Lunatic Asylum” opened its doors in 1855, right before the Civil War. That timing would shape the next 80 years of the old asylum’s life. Almost 30,000 patients would pass through its doors. We know some of their stories, but w... more

Growing up, all Noah Saterstrom knew about his great grandfather was that he had been an optometrist. Those were the only words his grandmother could say about him before she’d start crying. Later, Noah discovers that the reason his family had erased... more

Larrison meets Wayne Lee, whose own grandfather was buried in the asylum cemetery. Unlike other descendants, though, Wayne has a skill that he believes has led him to his grandfather’s unmarked grave. Wayne tries to discover if what sent his grandfat... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Lee
Cousin of Wayne, shared memories about the asylum and its patients.
Episode: Threads
Dr. Elizabeth West
Professor of English and Africana studies at Georgia State University
Episode: Not Where We Go
Noah Saterstrom
Artist whose work focuses on complex family stories, including his great-grandfather's connection to the asylum
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Episode: A Southern Ethos
Jerry Mitchell
Former reporter for the Jackson-Clarion Ledger who broke the story on the discovery of the bodies at UMMC
Episode: A Southern Ethos
Lyda Gibson
Coordinator of the Asylum Hill Project at the University of Mississippi Medical Center
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Episode: A Southern Ethos
Dr. Ralph Didlake
Director of the Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Episode: A Southern Ethos
Dr. Jennifer Mack
Head of the excavation of the asylum cemetery
Episode: A Southern Ethos

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Larrison Campbell
Host and Executive Producer who brings a journalistic approach to uncovering the complex narratives associated with Mississippi's mental health history.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Vocal Fry

    Just talk. There’s no need for you to vocal fry through every single line. I’m sure the story is compelling enough, but I couldn’t get through the first 5 minutes.

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    tomsox04
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fascinating and respectfully reported

    Fine even handed reporting and recording of the loss, the search and the era.

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    5
    Cookr1
    United Statesa month ago
  • It’s Awful

    Just awful

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    No, please!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Under Yazoo Clay

    It is riveting. And poignant. And clever. And funny in parts. Just beautifully rendered.

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    5
    Admirer from Greenville
    United Statesa month ago
  • It’s giving Serial

    Loving it!

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    United Statesa month ago

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Not Where We Go
Q: How do you feel towards Hillman, given the context of his life?
There's a lot of love because despite hardships, Hillman showed resilience and a commitment to his family and community.
Not Where We Go
Q: So what compelled Noah to spend years telling the story of a man he was always told never to mention?
To grapple with his own identity and mental health challenges, which parallel his great-grandfather's struggles.
A Southern Ethos
Q: Tell us about your great-grandmother, right?
Kimberly Jackson shares that the identity of her great-grandmother Zennie has remained a mystery in her family history.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Under Yazoo Clay

What is Under Yazoo Clay about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the intersection of history, mental health, and personal legacies, this show focuses on the hidden narratives surrounding Mississippi's former lunatic asylum. It sheds light on the complex stories of individuals affected by the asylum's dark past, particularly the families of the patients who were buried onsite. Consistently engaging with themes of familial secrecy, generational trauma, and societal neglect, episodes feature personal stories, archaeological discoveries, and artistic interpretations that reclaim the histories of those forgotten. This approach not only provides a deep dive into Mississippi's socio-cultural fabric but also prompts critical reflections on mental health treatment and societal attitudes across generatio... more

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