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Observer Report (Ted Siegel) April 17, 1973 - Handwritten

Prisoners complain of the lack of educational programs. Some prisoner are dissatisfied with the NPRA or the current structure of the prison.

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Observer Report (Ernest B. Moore) April 18, 1973 - Typed

One prisoner was moved to Block 10 after being stabbed and killing the stabber in taking the knife from him. He professes his mindset that "you are in jail and never forget that. You have no friends." Another prisoner was recently operated on for an…

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Observer Report (Hiram Nickerson) April 18, 1973 - Typed

Nickerson records the first of several visits for the purpose of preparing an editorial. Additionally, he speaks with prisoners operating the BANTU Library.

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Observer Report (Jerry Ulrey, Frank Siellem, John Osler) April 18, 1973 - Typed

There are multiple reports of prisoners getting denied or delayed medical attention. One prisoner wants to get a furlough to audition at the New England Conservatory of Music.

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Observer Report (No Name) April 17, 1973 - Typed

Woman complains that she is unable to deliver T-shirts to her husband.

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Observer Report (Everett Blake) April 14, 1973 - Typed

Blake provides an account of several prisoners' life stories and reasons for incarceration. They praised Commissioner Boone for his reform efforts.

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Observer Report (Tom Broderick) April 11, 1973 - Handwritten

Prisoners and guards get along well, but prison conditions are sub-par.

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Observer Report (Donald F. Ross Jr.) April 16, 1973 - Handwritten

A prisoner who is a heart patient has not received his medication nightly for a week. An old guard yells at trainees for trying to leave.

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Observer Report (Jay Rudden) March 31, 1973 - Handwritten

Windows in multiple cells are broken.

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Observer Report (Hiram Nickerson) April 18, 1973 - Handwritten

Nickerson records the first of several visits for the purpose of preparing an editorial. Additionally, he speaks with prisoners operating the BANTU Library.

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Observer Report (Abe Sangrey) April 23, 1973 - Handwritten

Prisoners and guards alike express worry about the continuation of the observer program.

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Observer Report (Abe Sangrey) April 9, 1973 - Handwritten

Little movement through the prison lobby.

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Observer Report (Artie Johnson) April 14, 1973 - Handwritten

One prisoner did not receive his insulin shot, which he says is a common occurrence. He complains to a guard, who explains that the medic is on the way.

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Observer Report (Bill Bloom) April 23, 1973 - Handwritten

Prison is working smoothly, though prisoners are apprehensive about the return of guards.

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Observer Report (Bill Hughes) April 10, 1973 - Handwritten

Prisoners are running the prison smoothly. One prisoner draws a distinction between guards who see themselves as "corrections officers" versus "torturers".

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