[Letter, 1978 Jul. 12 : to Ronald L. Goldfarb].

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[Letter, 1978 Jul. 12 : to Ronald L. Goldfarb].

Rogers describes the children's play area at Western Penitentiary. He visits there often and has discussions with the inmates about their own childhoods. Rogers would like to film these prisoners and show that they are mentally and emotionally strong people.

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