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Guards and prisoners get along well, though there is tension and prisoner morale is low.

Guards and prisoners get along well, though there is tension and prisoner morale is low.

Observer describes prisoner complaints about medicine delivery, cell conditions, and an interaction between an prisoner and guard.

Citizen observer describes the conditions for which prisoners endured on April 7, 1973.

This article discusses the resignation of John Fitzpatrick, the head of the Department of Corrections prior to John Boone.

This memorandum discusses the police investigations occurring at Walpole and advises the prisoners on their rights to refuse such a visit.

Memorandum from NPRA Legal Department to all prisoners at Walpole advising prisoners on their rights and refuse discussion with police during the ongoing police investigation into Walpole

After a meeting between the NPRA Board of Directors and Superintendent Douglas Vinzant, the NPRA posted this bulletin listing several key issues they hoped to resolve, mostly focusing on visitation issues and prisoners' rights.

Memorandums concerning the Prisoner Rights Project, announcements from the NPRA Action and Legal Committees, and a proposed Community Development Group. In particular, there is an ongoing civil suit between the Walpole prisoners and prison…

The NPRA board responds to a previous letter from Nassar regarding their guidelines.

The NPRA discusses subjects like finances, the process of incorporation, and NPRA membership.

The meeting minutes describe things the NPRA is currently working on, including an NPRA brochure, a meeting with Governor Dukakis, and NPRA funding.

Flyer denouncing plan for regional "special offender" prison in New England, which would follow the START program in Missouri.

Announcement asking NPRA supporters to join a demonstration protesting the proposal of a regional prison with behavior modification

NPRA announcement about a NEPA sponsored conference denouncing Curran Report and the main points of the conference.

Categorical lists of administrative changes agreed upon by prison officials and prisoners prior to 1971-10-15, and that as of 1971-11-08, have not been honored accordingly.

Letter from the M.C.I. Walpole Chapter to the National Prisoners Reform Association dated May 19th, 1973. The contents of the letter include why the men at the Walpole Chapter opposed the directive from the acting superintendent and a demonstration…

Attendance sign-up sheet from NPRA External Walpole Chapter Meeting from August 6, 1975

Agenda for NPRA Board Meeting on May 19, 1976