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James V. Bennett Collection

 Collection
Identifier: THR/01/2012.s005
Scope and Contents 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...
Dates: 1905 - 1971

Juvenile Offender Probation Collection

 Collection
Identifier: THR/01/2021.s229
Scope and Contents

This collection contains periodicals concerning juvenile corrections, probation, and mental health, and community safety.

Dates: 1979 - 2007

Police Department History Collection

 Collection
Identifier: THR/01/2013.s016
Scope and Contents

The materials in this collection represent various police departments, namely: Phoenix, Denver, Detroit, New Orleans, San Diego, Baltimore, Indianapolis, New York, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, Kansas City, Wisconsin, Miami, Atlanta and Boston. There are also some reports that focus on the history of women in police divisions.

Dates: 1856 - 1986

Ruiz vs. Estelle Collection

 Collection
Identifier: THR/01/2013.s014
Scope and Contents

The Ruiz v. Estelle collection (1976-1982; five boxes) documents the history of a major class action lawsuit against the Texas Department of Corrections entitled Ruiz v. Estelle. The collection also includesmaterials from the case Guajardo v. Estelle.



Dates: 1976 - 1982

The Outlaws and Peace Officers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: THR/01/2014.s046
Scope and Contents

The Outlaws and Peace Officers Collection contains booklets, weeklies, and newspaper articles pertaining to both men and women on either side of the law. Highlights of the collection include pamphlets and newspaper clippings about Jesse James, Wyatt Earp, Calamity Jane, and “Doc” Holliday.

Dates: 1809 - 2003

The Welfare Reporter Collection

 Collection
Identifier: THR/01/2021.s235
Scope and Contents

This collection contains editions of “The Welfare Reporter”, a periodical which focuses on mental health in prisons, as well as administrative issues. This periodical is circulated by the New Jersey Department of Institutions and Agencies.

Dates: Publication: 1958 - 1971

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