Orders for discharge, 1912-1948.
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Illinois. Parole and Pardon Board
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Prior to creation of State Board of Pardons in 1897, all parole actions were handled by Commissioners of the Penitentiary, while applications for executive clemency went directly to Governor's Office. New Board assumed administration of state's parole acts, first of which was passed in 1905. Board usually met monthly to investigate and decide on parole applications from inmates of Joliet and Chester penitentiaries. Board's responsibilities encompassed setting of conditions under whi...