Warden Ragen of Joliet, Gladys A. Erickson, 1957, 1st Ed, HCDJ

Description: Warden Ragen of JolietGladys A. Erickson1957 Famous Warden of One of the World's Toughest PrisonsIn 1935 when Joseph E. Ragen reluctantly accepted the wardenship at Joliet Prison in Illinois, he was well aware of the difficulties. The wild stories of Joliet, built upon actual histories of rampant riots, murders, briberies and successful escapes, were a direct invitation to the first, offender to sustain that institution's notorious reputation. Ragen's reconversion of Joliet from a chaotic "prisoner's paradise" to a model prison necessarily encompassed all areas of prison life. Initiating a more rigorous discipline entailed first cleaning up the staff and maintaining only those of sturdy physical and mental mettle. Improvements in the diet, in sanitation and in the physical plant came next. Ragen's personal interest in the men prompted him to acquire the tools of intellectual and vocational vocation all rehabilitation. The many case histories and the few glimpses into the warden's private and political life add an interesting dimension to the somewhat superficial description of what happened to Joliet. --kirkusreviews.com First Edition Stated with matching dates on title page and copyright statement.No statement of subsequent printing. Illustrated with black & white photographs. See photos for a better idea of item's actual condition. The Fine Print: - Please see photos for a better idea of item's actual condition. - All items are sold in "as is" condition. - Descriptions of items' conditions include obvious defects. Additional minor defects may be present. - Multiple shipping options are usually available. If customer chooses a less expensive shipping service they agree to accept full responsibility for mishaps if that service does not include tracking and/or insurance. - International shipping is usually available. When it is, the only services offered are USPS First Class Package International (for items weighing four pounds or less) and/or USPS Priority International. No exceptions. Be aware, these services tend to be expensive. - Items may be shipped in clean reused packaging to reduce waste. - Please do not whine, whinge, complain, lament, whimper, grumble, fuss, bitch, piss, or moan to me about shipping rates. I do not make money from shipping. If the total cost of an item, including shipping, is more than your willingness to pay, please don't buy it. - Return policy varies by type of item listed. - Your satisfaction is important. Please contact me with any issues. - Items ship within one business day. - Please ask questions prior to the sale if anything is not clear. ---------- Check out our other listings. New items added every week.- Vintage Detective & True Crime Magazines from the early 20th century through the 1990s including more than three dozen titles.- Vintage Old West Magazines. - Ephemera related to the History of Crime in the Western U.S.- Quality books, some rare, ranging a wide variety of genres including: - American Literature - Latin American Literature - European Literature - Asian Literature - Large Format Art Books - Cultural History - Outlaws, Gangsters, and Law Enforcement: History of Crime in the Western U.S.- Random items of interest. And more! Additional items listed every week. Come back often to see what's new.

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