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Letter regarding NPRA negotiations with prison staff

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NPRA letter to Superintendent Vinzant re: negotiations

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NPRA letter requesting a meeting with the superintendent

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There is an incident where a medic and men from the Hospital Committee tried to enter Block 10 but were stopped.

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Prisoner morale is good, but people are worried about a rumored that helmeted guards will stage a shakedown.

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Kavanaugh notes the differences between maximum and minimum security. There are rumors of an imminent riot.

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Observer report from April 22, 1973; shift 11-7; Maximum blocks. Sandler describes an incident between an prisoner and an officer following the return of officers to the prison.

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The Families and Friends of Prisoners Inc. Board of Directors meets regarding subjects like finances and a transportation program.

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33-page pamphlet detailing community participation programs at Massachusetts Correctional Institution Concord.

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

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Observer Report from April 21, 1973; Shift 11-7. Gianatassio relates complaints from both prisoners and guards.

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Observer Report by Shift Coordinator from April 21, 1973; Shift 11-7.Hornfeldt relays details about the observers on shift, one of whom is the vice president of the Mass. Labor Council AFL-CIO.

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Observer Report from April 21, 1973; Shift 11-7; Minimum Blocks. McColgin describes a few somewhat-positive relationships between prisoners and guards.

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Press Conference release detailing prisoners voluntarily locking up for 48 hours so D.A. Burke and other can shake down the prison to see if there is any of the alleged contraband Mr. Porelle said there was.

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Observer Report from April 21, 1973; Shift 11-7; Maximum blocks 3 and 5. Butler spoke with an NPRA officer who voiced several demands that they aimed at negotiating.

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Observer Report from April 21, 1973; Shift 11pm-7am; Maximum Blocks 1-8. Weng relates an prisoner's complaints about the lack of access to opportunities like correspondance courses and auto mechanic shops.

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Ad Hoc Committee letter asking for supporters to attend a meeting to address crisis at Walpole

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Details about the prisoners' dinner and general morale (apprehension about guards returning)

Observer Report from April 21, 1973; Shift 11pm-7am; Maximum blocks. Murphy describes a violent incident a diabetic prisoner underwent at a different prison the year prior.

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Baratta describes a fight between prisoners and an older prisoner's efforts at establishing a printing apprenticeship program.

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