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This article details the state police shakedown at Walpole in 1973.

Most of the prisoners accept their situation. One, who has a 30-40 year sentence, explains that he didn't try to better himself because he didn't think he'd have a chance. The prisoners spoke of their lawyers and how they wanted the men to plead…

Educational resources are poor

Review of July 1973 Norfolk Prisoners' Constitution by the Council for the Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Norfolk

A typed observer report written by C. Crafts on March 14th, 1973

A handwritten observer report written by C. Crafts on March 14th, 1973

There was a brief fight between prisoners.

This article describes the crackdown on visitation by Walpole prison.

Prisoners have good morale, but would like to fill their idle time.

Flyer advertising a public meeting from the Criminal History Board regarding data banks.

A prisoner asks Cross to pass a cup of "home brew" to another cell; when Cross refuses, the prisoner is a bit upset. There is another incident in which a jar of fluid was found in a shower. Cross also observers a prisoner shooting up drugs.

There is an incident in which a guard trainee and a prisoner are yelling at each other. Otherwise, Cross details requests for medication and delays in its delivery.

Prisoners complain of poor counselling and education programs

Prisoners complain of poor counselling and education programs

It's a calm night, but there are a few broken windows.

Observer describes a "quiet night" on his shift. There is only one guard and a cadet.

Observer Report from April 22, 1973; Shift 11-7. Cunnane observes how guards are attempting to reclaim power and control.