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Tickell notes who has come to observe and visit. A photographer arrives to take pictures of the prison.

The observers note down situations like confusion over the observers' tables being moved, a guard misrepresenting a prisoner's desires, and problems in the hospital.

Observers record concerns regarding parole, segregation, and drunkenness.

Things are quiet; guards and inmates are getting along well.

A prisoner is scheduled for a commitment hearing, but is struggling to get in touch with his attorney.

Prisoners are kind and appreciative of observers.

Prisoners are kind and appreciative of observers.

There is a discrepancy between this day's officer and other guards and prisoners regarding understandings of how prisoners are allowed to change cells.

There is a discrepancy between this day's officer and other guards and prisoners regarding understandings of how prisoners are allowed to change cells.

Prisoners have a high degree of control over Walpole, and morale and unity are high. There are no guards in the cell block, but one prisoner reports that a guard in the control box threatened him.

One guard has several jobs and thus often sleeps at his post.

Citizen observer describes the medication distribution process on April 8, 1973.

Citizen observer describes the medication distribution process on April 8, 1973.

Thompson notes that morale is high and writes a list of suggested changes.

Citizen observer describes potential problems if observers are not allowed to move between tiers.

Citizen observer describes potential problems if observers are not allowed to move between tiers.

Prisoners work in the printing shop, computer shop, and brush shop.

Rehm records the movements of guards throughout the shift and some conversations with prisoners. One prisoner was recently questioned about an incident regarding drugs.

Poirer learns that meetings (i.e. A.A.) are only announced briefly before they begin.