Letter From Folsom State Prison, 1970

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Title

Letter From Folsom State Prison, 1970

Subject

Incarceration
Dymally, Mervyn M., 1926-2012

Description

Incarcerated persons, write to Senator Mervyn Dymally, asking him to take action and investigate the "funny death," of Fred Billingsley caused by correctional officers, and unprofessional practices of correctional officers across the state. The letter indicates that this death is the fourth in one month at this correctional facility. Black and white inmates believe these deaths are no accident and want it to be put to an end before another occurs.

Written by Amity Guitron, History 3450, Fall 2020.

Creator

Name withheld for privacy considerations

Source

Mervyn M. Dymally Papers, Special Collections & Archives, California State University, Los Angeles

Publisher

California State University, Los Angeles, Library. Special Collections & Archives

Date

1970-02-28

Rights

IN COPYRIGHT

Format

Document

Language

English

Type

Text

Identifier

Larios_010.01

Citation

Name withheld for privacy considerations, “Letter From Folsom State Prison, 1970,” California State University - Los Angeles, accessed December 1, 2024, https://457147.owrg.asia/items/show/43.