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Oral history interview with Albert Brown, who who served as a board member for the National Prisoners Reform Association (NPRA) and Black African Nations Toward Unity (BANTU) in MCI Walpole in 1973. In this interview, Brown provides a detailed…

Christensen notes nervousness among the guards after their four-week retraining program. He also points out notable incidents from the reports of observers he was supervising.

There is conflict between the cadets and old guards.

The prisoners' primary concern is regarding medical attention.

Robert Dellelo, referred to as “Bobby” by friends, first entered the prison system at the age of thirteen. Dellelo grew up in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Following his early years in the Lyman school, Dellelo spent 40 years in prison, including 10 years…

Nemial describes two incidents involving guards, one of which featured a guard beating a prisoner. He also attends a CARCAP meeting.

Prisoners and guards get along well, and morale is high. An issue with an electrical outlet was fixed promptly.

One prisoner in isolation has been trying to see a medic for two days. Additionally, the doctor cut off all medical drugs, and there is a Talwin shortage.

Prisoners feel that living conditions have improved in the absence of guards.

The atmosphere is generally relaxed, though the cell blocks in maximum are dirty.

There is a delay in the head count. Guards mostly just read magazines.

Guards don't do much, but they slam the doors when coming in. Prisoners are nervous about the full return of the guards.

It's a quiet night.

There has been no transport to Massachusetts General Hospital recently. Additionally, guards took away magazines from prisoners.

Guards and Prisoners have good rapport.

There were no guards on the 3-11 shift, and the prisoners are happy with the lack of guards. The prisoners in maximum security had complaints about the food.

Lists the observers on the 3-11 and 11-7 shift on April 3. Additionally, the note details the jobs of both the inside and outside coordinators.

This discussion with Reverend Rodman explores the events leading up to and during the Walpole takeover. Beyond exploring Reverend Rodman’s organizing work in and outside of Walpole, this conversation highlights the broader landscape of prison…

One prisoner is taken out on a stretcher during count, an event that the prisoner taking count said would have taken an hour if the guards were present. Similarly, prisoners express that aspects of daily life like jobs, mail, meals, etc run much more…

Ohmart worries that the observers will come to be seen as authority figures, undermining the program as a whole.