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An observer relays a message from a prisoner detailing the lack of medical attention for his broken bones. He'd like to meet with someone, potentially a prisoners' rights lawyer.

Boone delivers remarks about prison reform and the Walpole prison after his departure as commissioner of the Department of Corrections.

The inside and outside coordinators for a shift report that the coordinator for the next shift refused to sign the check-in form.

A handwritten observer report written by Rene Labier on March 16th, 1973

A typed observer report written by Rene Labier on March 16th, 1973

A typed observer report written by Rene Labier on March 23rd, 1973

Report by white and Black leaders of Walpole three days after the state police took over control of the prison detailing the conditions of the prison.

Newspaper article describing how prisoners' request to meet with Hall was rejected

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…

Review of July 1973 Norfolk Prisoners' Constitution by the Council for the Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Norfolk

Observer Report from April 22, 1973; Shift 11-7. Cunnane observes how guards are attempting to reclaim power and control.

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…

This article discusses a press conference in which Gov. Francis Sargent expressed support for John Boone in the midst of controversy surrounding Walpole.

Waitkovitch distributes a flyer announcing a lock-in and shakedown starting Monday morning, to which prisoners object. Some break glass and barricade cell block doors; a reporter from The Herald American alleges $2 million in damages done in maximum.…