Pope, Lawrence C., 1919? -1989

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A former Texas bank president who spent 21 years in prison for armed robbery, Pope assisted other inmates in filing lawsuits against state and federal prison systems. After his parole in 1982, he devoted his time to prison reform and rehabilitation of prisoners.

From the guide to the POPE (LAWRENCE C. ) COLLECTION, 27091582., 1961-1989, (The University of Texas at Austin Center for American History)

A former Texas bank president who spent 21 years in prison for armed robbery, Pope assisted other inmates in filing lawsuits against state and federal prison systems.

After his parole in 1982, he devoted his time to prison reform and rehabilitation of prisoners.

From the description of Pope, Lawrence C., collection, 1961-1989. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 27091582

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Kansas--Leavenworth
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Birth 1919

Death 1989

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