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While working on this documentary, Howard Dully traveled to Washington, D.C. to view his sealed patient records. Dr. Walter Freeman photographed each transorbital lobotomy procedure. Howard Dully is the first patient ever to obtain a picture of his own operation.

Photo by Walter Freeman, 1960 Howard Dully before his "ice pick" lobotomy		Photo by Walter Freeman, Dec. 16, 1960 Howard Dully receiving his "ice pick" lobotomy Dec. 16, 1960		Photo by Walter Freeman, 1960 Howard Dully after his "ice pick" lobotomy

Dully's personal journey to find out about his lobotomy took him around the country as he interviewed lobotomy patients, their family members, and people who witnessed the operation. "This is my odyssey," said Dully.  "Everyone has one thing have to do before they die, and this is mine." 

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This piece is available in the following audio formats [22:00 min]:
		MP3

		Transcript
		Intro
		Transorbital Lobotomy
		Howard Dully
		"My Lobotomy"

		Learn about Howard Dully's memoir, published in 2007 by Random House
		Howard's memoir on Amazon.com
		An interactive lobotomy timeline
		FAQ about lobotomies
		A childhood photo of Howard Dully
		A photo of Howard's step-mother, Lou
		More information about the "ice pick" lobotomy
		Audio extras from "My Lobotomy"
		Oral histories from patients and witnesses
		Photographs from Howard's journey
		Producers' Notes

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