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Hand out sheet for the end of observer shift outlining reporting, contacts, and donations.

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Observer Check-in Form

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Blank Observer Block Assignment Sheet

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Instructions and rules for observers outlining entrance procedures, their function, report procedures, restrictions, and departure procedures.

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AN INTERIM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON PRISON REFORM AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS GOVERNING THE OBSERVER PROGRAM AT MCI WALPOLE,

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Boone outlines in writing his authority to permit volunteers to enter the Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Walpole to observe the conditions within the institution and to speak with employees and residents.

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These are all the files from WBZ TV and capture conversations about Walpole and other prisons in MA and prison legislation.

This list details certain rules governing visitation rights and other matters within the prison.

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Kerrigan attempts to schedule a meeting with Vinzant. The accompanying notes detail his frustrations with Vinzant's unwillingness to meet and take negotiations seriously.

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These documents, including a bulletin, letters, and a chronology of events, detail efforts from Kerrigan and the NPRA to negotiate with an unwilling prison administration, including Douglas Vinzant.

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This bulletin instructs prisoners who are employed what to do when they report to work and how to handle potential retaliation from the administration.

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This letter from an unnamed prisoner to someone named Johanna details the situation at Walpole during the lock-up.

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This press release describes an effort from the NPRA and other concerned citizens to urge MA Gov. Michael Dukakis to end the lock-up of half of the Walpole prison population.

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Soffen, the Vice-President of the NPRA, discusses the strategy of the NPRA, the progress of certain programs, and how they should move forward.

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This excerpt of a letter written by a teacher and graduate student highlight the tactics of the San Quentin prison guards and administration to foment racial divisions and disrupt efforts to build solidarity.

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This memo discusses the Action Committee and its priorities.

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This statement from the NPRA condemns the prison administration and renew the call for prison reform.

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Frank Grace, a member of the NPRA, takes issue with a prior letter from George Nassar.

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John Kerrigan, the President of the NPRA, requests a meeting with Douglas Vinzant to discuss prisoner grievances.

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