Bibliograph

Elmira Reformatory, Dr. William G. Hinkle and Bruce Whitmarsh

Type

Label

Elmira Reformatory, Dr. William G. Hinkle and Bruce Whitmarsh

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Elmira Reformatory

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Dr. William G. Hinkle and Bruce Whitmarsh

Series statement

Images of America

Summary

The Elmira Reformatory, established in 1876 in Elmira, New York, was a testament to the most interesting, most scientific, and most hopeful treatment of the convicted criminal that has ever been tried in the United States. It conformed to what were considered sound theories, and the results were good beyond all expectations. Its inception was due to the genius and experience of Zebulon R. Brockway, who had practical training in prison management and was profoundly acquainted with the nature of the lawbreaking class of the 19th century. Elmira Reformatory contains images of the work done at Elmira in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a compelling view of the activities carried on inside the reformatory and the evolution of the criminal reform model

Target audience

adult

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