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The observers report on various situations such as a hunger strike against specific officers, an issue with the Public Safety Department, and the lack of toothbrushes for new admits.

Prisoners are running Walpole well. However, there are some plumbing problems caused during the lock-up that have not been repaired. A guard shows Poirier a sharpened file that he claims to have taken from a prisoner; Poirier is unsure of whether the…

A typed observer report written by Jonathan Poude on March 23rd, 1973. Poude was a student at Harvard, living in Dunster House.

A handwritten observer report written by Jonathan Poude on March 23rd, 1973. Poude was a student at Harvard, living in Dunster House.

There is an incident where a guard is yelling at a prisoner, but stops when the observers enter. The prisoners are tired to guard harassment and worry about riot squads potentially moving in.

There is an incident where a guard is yelling at a prisoner, but stops when the observers enter. The prisoners are tired to guard harassment and worry about riot squads potentially moving in.

Prisoners are friendly, while guards show more animosity; the overall morale is still good. Prisoners complain about medication and the unreliability of mail.

Rooms in both minimum and maximum security blocks are small, there was a bad smell in some areas, and the showers contained garbage. One prisoner suspects guards of smuggling in drugs.

Rooms in both minimum and maximum security blocks are small, there was a bad smell in some areas, and the showers contained garbage. One prisoner suspects guards of smuggling in drugs.

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

Observer reports addresses a prisoner's problems getting into a revitalization committee due to clearance problems. Goes into depth about prisoners not liking the observer, and holding potential hostility. Observer expresses tension between themself…

Atmosphere is tense, and cells are dingy. Prisoner complaints include a lack of medical care, outside activity, exercise, etc.

Letter from Ralph DeMasi to Governor Sargent informing him of a 30-day fast and his 10 reasons for fasting.

Officer trainees are well-liked, but regular guards are detested. A major complaint on the part of the prisoners is that observers have not been consistently refuting misinformation spread by the press.

Prisoners are running Walpole well. Reavey is especially impressed with the work of BANTU.

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

Remes talks with a prisoner about a drug treatment and education program that is being set up.