Correspondence and Other Papers of R. V. LaDow, Superintendent of Prisons, 1909–1910

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Correspondence and Other Papers of R. V. LaDow, Superintendent of Prisons, 1909–1910

1909-1910

This series consists of correspondence with corporations and companies; Department of Justice officials; members of Congress; local, state, and federal government officials; and wardens and other officials from state penitentiaries.

5 linear feet, 2 linear inches

eng, Latn

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SNAC Resource ID: 11675737

National Archives at College Park

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United States. Bureau of Prisons

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The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) was created by the Act of May 14, 1930 (ch.274,- 46 Stat. 325) and signed into law by President Herbert Hoover. The mission of the Bureau of Prisons was to maintain secure, safe, and humane correctional institutions for individuals placed in the custody of the U.S. Attorney General; to develop and operate correctional programs that seek a balanced application of the concepts of punishment, deterrence, incapacitation and rehabilitation; and provide, primarily through t...