Sample book, 1933-1936.

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Sample book, 1933-1936.

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Volume contains representative samples of work and goods produced at the institution. Included are sewing samples (i.e., doll clothes; embroidery; weaving; rug work); carpentry work; brushes; miniature mattresses; shoe soles and heels. Sample book also includes photographs of inmates at work and play; statistics (e.g., inmates physically or mentally unable to work; number of inmates; combined total of inmates and employees); charts illustrating inmate intelligence levels and institutional farm production.

ledger 1 volume.

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