Warden's correspondence and miscellany, 1891-1963.

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Warden's correspondence and miscellany, 1891-1963.

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Correspondence (primarily letters sent) between the warden and prison suppliers, people buying products produced in prison industries, friends and former employers of inmates, law enforcement and other government officials, the prison physician, and others. The correspondence relates to prison supplies, prison industry products, inmates' previous records, prisoners' medical condition and treatment, parole requests and hearings, prison personnel and salaries, the 1895 installation of a sprinkler system, and other matters relating to prison administration.

9.75 cu. ft. (9 boxes and 2 partial boxes).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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SNAC Resource ID: 6678843

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