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"...I am in a camp that I am so very well pleased with, one in which a man can serve his sentence without any complications of any kind, it is the very next thing to being free. the food is as good as one may expect and the treatment of the officials…

Dear Sir,
This Public Work Camp has completed the following changes which was required by the State,
1. complete laundry (washer and dryer)
2. installed lavatory and drinking fountains in isolation cells
3. installed fire extinguishers
4.…

16 inmates attending school

A request for 5 more inmates to replace the discharged or paroled inmates.

Another request for the need of men for the camp.

Letter of thanks for the 7 men sent from Reidsville prison to Ashburn

1: E.W. Youngblood to Robert Carter (October 12, 1968) - asking for guidance on whether to give an inmate a letter they received
2. Letter from Glenn to Jr. (Raymond Watson) Page 1
3. Letter from Glenn to Jr. (Raymond Watson) Page 2
4. Robert…

Guards are now uniformed; Inmates will attend night school 3 nights a week to complete schooling up to a ninth grade level

All guards were fitted for uniforms from Franks Uniform Co.

Discusses potential job with the State Penal System; mentions a petition with 1,463 signatures wanting Youngblood to remain Warden of the camp.

He decided to stay at the Works Camp.

Discussion of Youngblood's case coming up in near future to which he is "deeply worried and concerned about this matter;"

Resumed the educational program. 24 students enrolled, led by Mr. John Dye (athletic director for Eureka High School)

Also a request for 5 more inmates

Officer Paul Nelson is no longer employed at TCPWC due to dealing with inmates. He was loaning money and taking different items in pawn. He knew that this was against the rules.

Officer Cecil Dempsey Smith was dismissed due to sleeping at the camp and drinking liquor from his car's trunk, and became drunk.

Each inmate treated for Yellow Jarnis.

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