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Folder 1: Alexander Maconochie of Norfolk Island, 1959

 File
Identifier: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The materials that make up this collection represent the life and work of James Van Benschoten Bennett. More specifically, the materials portray his role as the second Director of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons and as a prolific prison reformer. The most popular theme represented in the collection is prison policy and reform – which is often discussed in articles and speeches composed by Bennett. The collection also contains numerous correspondence and case histories of prison inmates. Pictorial documentation of Bennett as well as many other important personnel is also present as are several recordings of songs reflective of the prison culture.

Dates

  • Creation: 1959

Conditions Governing Access

Some materials in this collection are restricted due the personal nature of some content. Restrictions are noted at the file level

Extent

1 file ([J60] 18-1(1)) : Originals or Copies Note: Originals

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Thomason Special Collections & SHSU University Archives Repository

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