The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy (New Series, No. 40, January 1901)

"The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy" by the Pennsylvania Prison Society is a record of the organization's work, capturing the mood and thoughts of people around the turn of the century in seeking to transform prisons. The book explains the Pennsylvania Prison Society's compassionate approach rooted in Christian values, pushing for kindness instead of just punishment. It reports on the Society's work overseeing prisons and efforts to help prisoners change their ways. A major theme is showing society's duty to care for those locked up, with labor and moral aid as pivotal for improving their lives while documenting efforts and inmate interactions