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Subject files and research notes, 1930 - 1989, bulk: 1950 - 1970

 Series
Identifier: XIV

Dates

  • Creation: 1930 - 1989
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1950 - 1970

Scope and Contents

Subject files contain diverse formats and span a wide time range, as Gill collected, compiled, and repurposed materials throughout his long career. These files pertain to subjects in penology and criminology and include bibliographies, clippings, correspondence, lecture materials, notes, photographs, printed materials, reports, and syllabi. Notable subjects include John Case, Gill’s friend and warden at the Bucks County Prison in Pennsylvania; Charles... Morris, assistant director of the Institute of Correctional Administration; and Charles Stastny and Gabrielle Tyrnauer, Gill’s research assistants. Other named files relate to penologists, criminologists, former students, or criminals. Research notes consist of the extensive observations Gill made while reading.

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Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research; portions available digitally.

Selected student materials and prisoner records are closed due to privacy restrictions, including the entirety of the Institute of Correctional Administration student materials.

Recordings on audiotape reel are not available for playback due to format impermanence and have not been reformatted. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible, reformatting...
will be scheduled.

Roughly a third of this collection suffered water damage as well as insect and vermin damage. Materials have been surface cleaned, but legibility may be affected, and inactive mold may be present. Researchers sensitive to allergens may wish to wear gloves while handling these papers.

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Extent

3.75 Linear Feet (9 containers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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Arrangement

Arrangement is alphabetical. Where possible, Gill’s filing titles and original order within the files have been maintained. Files about specific people are organized by last name.

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861