Colin Turnbull Prison Files, 1970s-1986
Scope and Contents
Includes research materials regarding Colin Turnbull's project on stress, security, and rehabilitation in the prison system, which began in 1978. Also contains correspondence with inmates and others, journal entries, and transcripts of taped interviews with prison administrators, guards, and inmates. Also includes notes on murder trials attended by Turnbull, 1975; prison memos on property, privilege, and facility guidelines for death row inmates in Florida; research materials and articles on laws and prison in Virginia; printed materials regarding rehabilitation courses in Virginia; execution guidelines during Act of Death Warrent; and related materials.
Dates
- Creation: 1970s-1986
Creator
- From the Collection: Towles, Joseph A. (Person)
- From the Collection: Turnbull, Colin M. (Person)
Language of Materials
Material is in English
Conditions Governing Access
Use restricted. Please ask repository staff for details.
Extent
From the Series: 26 linear feet
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
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