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The Walpole Lifers' Group discusses the status of being a Lifer, as well as a report published by Massachusetts citizens calling for changes in sentencing procedures.

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Men with tape recorders and cameras entered the prison.

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Some people from the NPRA made a call about a press conference with ABC News.

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Nickerson records the first of several visits for the purpose of preparing an editorial. Additionally, he speaks with prisoners operating the BANTU Library.

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Nickerson records the first of several visits for the purpose of preparing an editorial. Additionally, he speaks with prisoners operating the BANTU Library.

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Citizen observer describes a discussion with the matron about the role of citizen observers. They mention the need for a balancing third party alongside the guards and prisoners.

Citizen observer describes a discussion with the matron about the role of citizen observers. They mention the need for a balancing third party alongside the guards and prisoners.

Citizen observers describe media coverage and NPRA presence.

Citizen observers describe media coverage and NPRA presence.

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Transcript of Governor Sargent's speech announcing Massachusetts will not participate in the behavior modification regional facility for special offenders.

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Discussion on ethics of behavior modification after government suspends use of federal money for behavior modification programs.

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Article describing government ban on use of federal money for behavior modification

NEPA supports NPRA's call for a demonstration against proposed prison plan allowing for behavior modification.

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Boston Phoenix article about prison dedicated to special offenders.

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Boston Globe article describing project idea for a prison dedicated toward "special offenders" in New England based on the Curran Report.

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Care package letter with 7 newspaper clippings from the Boston Globe detailing behavior modification plans for prisoners. The clippings range from November 1973 to late January 1974.

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Observer details that prisoners were excited to have ABC News come into the prison and also discloses one prisoner's concerns about having a wide range of ages within the population.

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Prisoners are mainly concerned about an imminent shakedown. Boardman also notes the poor observer turnout and the pile of observer reports left on a table.

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Newspaper report in NEPA News detailing treatment of intimates in Segregation on Walpole Block 10. Also includes the article "The Taming of the Few, or Control of Violence in a Maximum Security Prison" on page 3.

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Tsouros notes how the atmosphere changes from calm to tense as day changes to night.

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