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Ad Hoc Committee letter asking for supporters to attend a meeting to address crisis at Walpole

The observers record subjects such the presence of a reporter.

Citizen observer describes schedule of the day during 7-3 shift on April 10, 1973. He notes lack of thorough post-visitor searches and tactics to discourage citizen observers.

While the prison is relaxed on the surface, there is underlying anxiety for both the prisoners and the guards. Recently, a "dangerous situation" occurred, in addition to prisoners being drugged. Bigelow asserts that several major decisions must be…

Prisoners suspect that guards are hiding weapons.

Prisoners suspect that guards are hiding weapons.

There were only two observers in the prison, who Bigelow sent to Block 10.

There were only two observers in the prison, who Bigelow sent to Block 10.

Albert Bigelow reports on an uncooperative observer, and Eames mentions that there are very few armbands remaining.

Bigelow notes the comings and goings of people, as well as conversations about guards and observers.

Bigelow records the actions of guards throughout her shift.

Citizen observer describes a discussion with the matron about the role of citizen observers. They mention the need for a balancing third party alongside the guards and prisoners.

Citizen observer describes a discussion with the matron about the role of citizen observers. They mention the need for a balancing third party alongside the guards and prisoners.

Bigelow overhears a door guard saying "we held them up," presumably meaning the guards purposefully exhausted the observers by not letting them into the prison. One visitor is angry about the rapists being allowed furloughs.

Civilians complain about the observer system.

Civilians complain about the observer system.

Someone has arranged for the inside coordinator to see a specific prisoner each shift, about which Waitkevich will put out a memo.

Prisoners are doing well, and guard harassment is at a minimum. The prisoners are looking forward to making a wage through business.