Prisoner correspondence, 1957-1960.

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Prisoner correspondence, 1957-1960.

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Correspondence between inmates of the Stillwater and St. Cloud prisons and the governor's office. Many of the letters ask legal questions about past trials, current sentences, and parole eligibility. Others complain about medical care, prison rules and procedure, or alleged mistreatment by guards or wardens. Some are from relatives or friends writing on behalf of a prisoner. Responses are from the governor, his staff, the state attorney general, and various wardens.

0.5 cu. ft. (partial box).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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Minnesota State Reformatory for Men

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Minnesota. Governor (1955-1961 : Freeman)

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Freeman, Orville L

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Minnesota State Prison (Stillwater, Minn.)

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First prison in Minnesota established as the Territorial Prison from 1853-1858; moved to a new location in South Stillwater (now Bayport) in 1914; in 1979 name changed to Minnesota Correctional Facility--Stillwater. From the description of Minnesota State Prison collection, 1853-1960 (bulk 1853-1879). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70953931 ...