Papers, 1896-1983.

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Papers, 1896-1983.

Correspondence; speeches; clippings; publications; Colorado State Penitenitary clippings, publications, scrapbooks, and photographs; scrapbooks concern Roy Best, Colorado warden accused of torturing prisoners; wall display of jail bells and keys.

6 linear ft. (6 boxes), 1 oversize box, 3 oversize folios.

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Patterson, Wayne K., 1915-

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Born North Loup, Nebraska. Graduated Northwestern University, 1944. President of Colorado State Civil Service Commission, 1949. Warden of Colorado State Penitentiary 1965-1973. Served as Director of Corrections and Chairman of Colo. State Board of Parole. From the description of Papers, 1896-1983. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 23056041 ...

Best, Roy

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Colorado State Penitentiary

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Colorado. Dept. of Corrections.

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