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Two Black trainee guards have been held back and attribute it to racial harassment. Prisoners feel positive about the future, though one feels that his application to be sent to a forester camp has not been heard. Another prisoner is on the…

The prisoners are running Walpole well, but the guards are to return soon, which will test the effectiveness of their program.

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.