Participant in the Evolution of American Corrections 1931-1973

<p>Participant in the Evolution of American Corrections 1931-1973 presents an oral history transcript featuring Richard A. McGee a significant figure in the development of American corrections. This collection spanning 1971-1973 offers firsthand insights into the evolution of penal systems and practices during a transformative period. McGee's experiences and perspectives captured through oral history provide valuable historical context for understanding the challenges and reforms within the field of criminal justice.</p><p>Compiled and edited by Amelia R. Fry and Mortimer D. Schwartz this transcript serves as a primary source for researchers historians and anyone interested in the inner workings of American correctional facilities and the broader landscape of law enforcement in the 20th century. This work sheds light on the policies philosophies and personal stories that shaped the modern corrections system making it an essential resource for understanding the past and informing the future of criminal justice.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>