Howard Belding Gill papers, 1912-1989 (bulk 1920-1980).

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Howard Belding Gill papers, 1912-1989 (bulk 1920-1980).

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The papers provide substantial documentation of Gill's work in the field of penology. They include professional correspondence, writings and publications, speeches, lecture notes, newspaper clippings, audio tapes and photographs. Some of the material relates to the Norfolk Prison Colony and the Institute for Correctional Administration. There are also items relating to prisons and clinical criminology.

58 linear feet (59 boxes).

Boston College. John J. Burns Library

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University of Wisconsin

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The University of Wisconsin-Extension promotes continuing education and lifelong learning by providing statewide access to university resources and research to the people of Wisconsin. Its four divisions are continuing education; cooperative extension; entrepreneurship and economic development; and broadcast and media innovations. From the guide to the University of Wisconsin Extension Program Reports, 1960-1969, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries) ...

Norfolk Prison Colony

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American University. Institute for Correctional Administration

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Gill, Howard Belding, 1890-1989.

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Penologist. Gill attended Harvard College and Harvard Business School. He was the first superintendent of the Massachusetts Correctional Institute at Norfolk. He then taught at the University of Wisconsin and later established the Institute for Correctional Administration in Washington, D.C. A noted prison reformer, Gill received a number of professional awards during his lifetime. From the description of Howard Belding Gill papers, 1912-1989 (bulk 1920-1980)...

Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Norfolk

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St 1927, c 289 established the State Prison Colony, to which the commissioner of correction could transfer inmates of the State Prison. Construction using such inmates began at Norfolk in 1927 and was completed in 1931. St 1931, c 204 authorized tranfer there of inmates from the Massachusetts Reformatory, the State Farm, and county jails and houses of correction. St 1953, c 591 provided that on completion of new buildings at Norfolk and at Walpole, such institutions woul...