Observer Report (Jay Fund) April 14, 1973 - Typed
A constable of Boston left a summons for the superintendent.
Observer Report (Jay McSweeney) May 13, 1973 - Handwritten
McSweeney reports on a mishap during the night's count. Separately, one prisoner requests for the light to be dimmed, but the guard only turns it completely off and on again.
Observer Report (Jay Radden) April 15, 1973 - Typed
Observer reports addresses a prisoner's problems getting into a revitalization committee due to clearance problems. Goes into depth about prisoners not liking the observer, and holding potential hostility. Observer expresses tension between themself and prisoners who perceive them as being suspicious of their self-described "non-bias." Private due to names.
Observer Report (Jay Rudden) March 31, 1973 - Handwritten
Observer Report (Jay Rudden) March 31, 1973 - Typed
Observer Report (Jean Katzenoff, Delphine Espy) April, 1973 - Handwritten
Observer Report (Jeff Bone) April 23, 1973 - Handwritten
Observer Report (Jeff Lowenfels) April 2, 1973 - Handwritten
Prisoners believe that an unlocked door to the yard is a set-up/trap. Moreover, they are angry that observers are not making "corrective reports" to refute misinformation in the press. One prisoner became potentially suicidal and was brought to the infirmary.
Observer Report (Jeff Lowenfels) April 2, 1973 - Typed
Observer Report (Jeff Lowenfels) April 30, 1973 - Handwritten
One guard is taken outside due to bringing in a contraband tape recorder. Observers are forced to sign releases, which have no force of law.
Observer Report (Jeff Lowenfels) April 9, 1973 - Handwritten
Citizen observer describes communications between citizen observers and shift coordinators. He describes an incident.
Observer Report (Jeff Lowenfels) April 9, 1973 - Typed
Observer Report (Jeff Lowenfels) March 26, 1973 - Handwritten
New guards are upset with the behavior of old guards, and are trying their best. Lowenfels is upset about the lack of searches after visits, and people are generally dissatisfied with the news reporting.
Observer Report (Jeff Lowenfels) March 26, 1973 - Typed
Observer Report (Jeff Wilsey, Mark Irvings) March 26, 1973 - Handwritten
Guards conducted count in cells. Control wanted to lock up a Black representative, but he is concerned he won't be let out.
Observer Report (Jeff Wilsey, Mark Irvings) March 26, 1973 - Typed
Observer Report (Jeffrey Dworkin) May 11, 1973 - Handwritten
Prisoners are happy about the observer program and have felt improvements since the takeover began. Moreover, there is a sense of community between the prisoners that contributes to their positive feelings. However, some prisoners would like to transfer before the guards return and bring trouble.
Observer Report (Jeffrey Dworkin) May 17, 1973 - Handwritten
Prisoner morale is good, but people are worried about a rumored that helmeted guards will stage a shakedown.
Observer Report (Jeffrey J. Brokaw) April 17, 1973 - Handwritten
Prisoners feel that living conditions have improved in the absence of guards.
Observer Report (Jeffrey S.) April 17, 1973 - Handwritten
The atmosphere is generally relaxed, though the cell blocks in maximum are dirty.