Brophy, Thomas Wellington, 1888?-
Thomas Wellington Brophy was a felon from 1911-1915. He was a prison printer, editor, and prison reform advocate. Thomas wrote autobiographical accounts of his years as a prisoner at the Kansas State Penitentiary. He tried to bring about a more humane prison administration, institute an honor system for prisoners, and increase privileges for prisoners. One of his fictional characters, "Boston Jere", might be based on his own brother, Jeremiah.
From the description of Thomas Wellington Brophy essays and stories collection, n.d. (Kansas State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 49359580
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| creatorOf | Brophy, Thomas Wellington, 1888?-. Thomas Wellington Brophy essays and stories collection, n.d. | Kansas State Historical Society |
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| associatedWith | Botkin, Jeremiah Dunham, 1849-1921. | person |
| associatedWith | Chouteau, Gerard M., b. 1860. | person |
| associatedWith | Hinkley, Albert, b. 1859. | person |
| associatedWith | Kansas State Penitentiary. | corporateBody |
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