Observer Report (Paul Parravano) April 13, 1973 - Handwritten
One prisoner was up until 2:30 am waiting for medication.
Observer Report (Peter G. DeGelleke) April 13, 1973 - Handwritten
Cadet officers are doing their job well.
Observer Report (Alfred E. Kavaghan) April 27, 1973 - Handwritten
The atmosphere among the prisoners is relaxed, but there are complaints about heating and plumbing.
Observer Report (Arpad Tott) April 17, 1973 - Handwritten
There is a problem in the hospital regarding lost medication. The Deputy Commander on shift claims not to know anything about a media request.
Observer Report (Arthur Kalemeis) April 11, 1973 - Handwritten
Several prisoners are remaining in their cells, though the doors are open; they report that being in the cell is more bearable than going to the "kennel"-like outside area.
Observer Report (Ash Eames) April 20, 1973 - Handwritten
Seven observers do not show up for their shift. However, prisoners are very relaxed, and the cells in the maximum section are unprecedentedly clean.
Observer Report (Barry Richardson) April 21, 1973 - Handwritten
Richardson notes that prisoners have little to do, and that there are few books in the school.
Observer Report (Bill Bloom) April 20, 1973 - Handwritten
Prisoners were apprehensive about guards when returning from schools; one guard was quite friendly.
Observer Report (William Deane) April 26, 1973 - Handwritten
Observer Report (Bill ?) May 1, 1973 - Handwritten
Prisoners are doing well, and guard harassment is at a minimum. The prisoners are looking forward to making a wage through business.
Observer Report (Bob Casey) April 27, 1973 - Handwritten
Observer Report (Brian E. Drayton) April 30, 1973 - Handwritten
Drayton speaks with some prisoners and guards; all is quiet.
Observer Report (Bruce B) April 19, 1973 - Handwritten
The observer walked through both minimum and maximum. The prisoners were doing various activities in their cells, and the one guard in minimum was friendly.
Observer Report (C. P.) April 4, 1973 - Handwritten
Prisoners had no serious complaints, and things were generally quiet.
Observer Report (Charles Kropilnicki) April 27, 1973 - Handwritten
The atmosphere is relaxed, and count is taken by cell block representatives. Kropilnicki notes a need for programs to occupy prisoners' minds and bodies.
Observer Report (Christopher McHale, Paul Parravano) April 20, 1973 - Handwritten
Prisoners are doing well and are engaging in activities like writing poetry, learning the guitar, and painting. Count and mealtimes went well. There are no guards.
Observer Report (D.F. Sadlers) April 6, 1973 - Handwritten
The prisoners are proud of their efforts in running the prison. Sadlers also lists the available courses at the school.
Observer Report (David M. Gravallese) April 26, 1973 - Handwritten
Prisoners are upset that some of the cell blocks weren't opened for dinner.
Observer Report (David Fischer) April 21, 1973 - Handwritten
Guards are not present, leading to fewer tensions; prisoners still complain about past treatment by guards. Some prisoners don't trust the observers due to distorted media reporting on Walpole. Moreover, many prisoners dislike Boone and accuse him of "tokenism."
Observer Report (David Killian) April 18, 1973 - Handwritten
Guards and prisoners are generally friendly. However, there was a love letter in the hallway that a guard swept away.