Reports and Memorabilia Relating to Operations and Programs, 1917–1971

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Reports and Memorabilia Relating to Operations and Programs, 1917–1971

1917-1971

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This series consists of promotional materials, reports, and memorabilia relating to all aspects of prison life. This includes goods produced by inmates; training and education; prison industries; prison layouts, prison personnel; and other topics. There are also photographs of inmates in various situations including classrooms, workshops, cafeterias, and recreational areas as well as photographs of prison employees. The series also contains a few photographs and blueprints of prison buildings and grounds.

4 linear feet, 4 linear inches

eng, Latn

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...