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A press release explaining how the guards treated prisoners "like animals," and how things are better now that the old guards are gone.

Press release containing an observer report that describes a prisoner being beaten when "lugged" out of his old cell. Moreover, none of the prisoners in segregation were done so with a prior hearing.

Press release containing excerpts from observer reports. The release ends with an itemized list of common complaints, which are detailed throughout. Generally, prisoners are happy with the decreased tensions and the new cook. However, a major problem…

These notes include questions for an upcoming meeting with Commissioner John Boone.

A list of what was on the radio.

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