The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy 1919 (New Series, No. 58)

"The Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy 1919 (New Series, No. 58)" by the Pennsylvania Prison Society, is a record of the Pennsylvania Prison Society's 132nd annual meeting that explores the state of the prison system in the early 1900s. The journal opens with meeting agendas discussing previous meeting minutes, including committee reports and treasurer statements, referencing prison official communications. This account sheds light on the discussions surrounding prison reform and inmate rehabilitation, as opposed to simple punishment. The text conveys the challenges of the time, specifically addressing the need for better prison conditions, more employment opportunities for inmates, and difficulties caused by the influenza outbreak which impacted visitation and the interactions to assist of discharged prisoners.