02555cam a22003493u 4500 48208 UtSlPG 20260610134116.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10012107 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Heilbron, William Casper, 1864- Convict Life at the Minnesota State Prison, Stillwater, Minnesota Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Includes: Real facts about the Northfield, Minnesota, bank robbery / related by Thomas Coleman Younger. Release date is 2015-02-08 "Convict Life at the Minnesota State Prison, Stillwater, Minnesota" by W. C. Heilbron is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book explores the daily experiences of inmates within the Minnesota State Prison, focusing on various aspects of prison life including the reception process, work assignments, discipline, and the management of the institution. It aims to provide an accurate representation of inmate life and reflect the changing attitudes towards rehabilitation and reform in penal institutions. The opening of the book provides a comprehensive overview of what new prisoners can expect upon their arrival at the Minnesota State Prison. It details the process of being received, including the examination of commitment papers, the initial search, and the issuance of a prison uniform. Heilbron describes the classification of prisoners into different grades, each with varying privileges and living conditions, emphasizing the importance of behavior in determining an inmate's treatment. The text also touches upon the modern philosophies of penitentiary management that prioritize rehabilitation and moral influence over harsh punishment, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of convict life and societal perceptions throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bank robberies -- Minnesota -- Northfield -- History -- 19th century Minnesota State Prison (Stillwater, Minn.) -- History Prisons -- Minnesota -- Stillwater -- History Younger, Cole, 1844-1916 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48208 89047 89047