Observer Report (Paul Pickard) May 14, 1973 - Handwritten
Pickard was surprised to see that the atmosphere was rather "orderly," rather than "rebellious."
Observer Report (Lyle Platt) April 24, 1973 - Handwritten
Prisoners are happy that guards aren't walking the cell blocks.
Observer Report (Lyle Platt) May 8, 1973 - Handwritten
Tensions have increased since Platt's last visit.
Observer Report (David Poirier) April 23, 1973 - Handwritten
Poirer learns that meetings (i.e. A.A.) are only announced briefly before they begin.
Observer Report (David Poirier) April 11, 1973 - Typed
Prisoners are running Walpole well. However, there are some plumbing problems caused during the lock-up that have not been repaired.
Observer Report (David Poirier, Lyle Platt, Bob Padberg) May 1, 1973 - Typed
The observers report on various situations such as a hunger strike against specific officers, an issue with the Public Safety Department, and the lack of toothbrushes for new admits.
Observer Report (David Poirier) April 11, 1973 - Handwritten
Prisoners are running Walpole well. However, there are some plumbing problems caused during the lock-up that have not been repaired. A guard shows Poirier a sharpened file that he claims to have taken from a prisoner; Poirier is unsure of whether the guard is genuinely sharing information or trying to prejudice him against the prisoners.
A typed observer report written by Jonathan Poude on March 23rd, 1973. Poude was a student at Harvard, living in Dunster House.
Jonathan Poude Observer Report: Handwritten
A handwritten observer report written by Jonathan Poude on March 23rd, 1973. Poude was a student at Harvard, living in Dunster House.
Observer Report (Jon Powers) April 12, 1973 - Typed
There is an incident where a guard is yelling at a prisoner, but stops when the observers enter. The prisoners are tired to guard harassment and worry about riot squads potentially moving in.
Observer Report (Jon Powers) April 12, 1973 - Handwritten
Observer Report (Peter Powers) April 21, 1973 - Handwritten
Prisoners are friendly, while guards show more animosity; the overall morale is still good. Prisoners complain about medication and the unreliability of mail.
Observer Report (Neil Prescott) April 3, 1973 - Typed
Rooms in both minimum and maximum security blocks are small, there was a bad smell in some areas, and the showers contained garbage. One prisoner suspects guards of smuggling in drugs.
Observer Report (Neil Prescott) April 3, 1973 - Handwritten
Observer Report (James R. Pugh) April 20, 1973 - Handwritten
Prisoners and guards get along well, and morale is high. An issue with an electrical outlet was fixed promptly.
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 (Robert Rae) April 6, 1973 - Handwritten
Atmosphere is tense, and cells are dingy. Prisoner complaints include a lack of medical care, outside activity, exercise, etc.
Letter from Ralph DeMasi to Governor Sargent informing him of a 30-day fast and his 10 reasons for fasting.
Observer Report (Eric Rayman) April 2, 1973 - Typed
Officer trainees are well-liked, but regular guards are detested. A major complaint on the part of the prisoners is that observers have not been consistently refuting misinformation spread by the press.
Observer Report (Carl Reavey) April 24, 1973 - Handwritten
Prisoners are running Walpole well. Reavey is especially impressed with the work of BANTU.