Ralph C. Hamm collection, 1968-1979.

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Ralph C. Hamm collection, 1968-1979.

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The collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, and objects documenting the life and work of Ralph C. Hamm. The two letters from Hamm to his mother, Margaret E. Hamm, deal with Hamm's writing, publication of his work, and prison life, including race relations, at the Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Walpole. There is also a memorandum from the Walpole facility. Writings include a typescript draft of a play and typescript drafts of poems from the collection Dear Stranger/The Wayfarer.

0.21 linear ft. (1 box)

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8023970

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Hamm, Margaret E.

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Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Walpole

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The State Prison was opened in 1805 at Charlestown, Boston, as a successor to the prison on Castle Island. During 1878-1884 the prison was closed and inmates kept at Concord. With that exception, Charlestown remained the state prison until replaced by Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Walpole, 1955-1956. From the description of Prisoner physical description logbooks, 1831-1960. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80954822 From the description of Discharge registers, 1920-19...

Hamm, Ralph C.

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Ralph C. Hamm, III, poet. From the description of Ralph C. Hamm collection, 1968-1979. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702173122 ...