Photographs of recreational events, 1911-1950 (bulk 1917-1924).

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Photographs of recreational events, 1911-1950 (bulk 1917-1924).

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Since 1877 the Reformatory Prison for Women under successive names has had as its function the punishment and rehabilitation of female offenders. Photographs record social and recreational events in which inmates participated.

3 boxes (ca. 230 photographs (some in multiple copies) and 220 photographs: negative)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6705533

Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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