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March 14, 1946
The Prison Mirror
Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Prison publication responds to Edith Kingsley's thesis on prison presses, highlighting the Prison Mirror's history since 1887 and the humanizing lack of bitterness in inmate writings, recommending them for public insight into prison life.
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Prison Press's Survey
Last week a very interesting thesis on "The Prison Press" by Edith Kingsley, reached our desk. This thesis was the result of a survey conducted in conjunction with the Todd County High School of Mission, S. D.
We are glad to know that there are people on the great outside who are interested in the thoughts, hopes and aspirations of "shut-ins," as expressed in the Prison publications. Yes indeed, we are human, and our thoughts are the same as any other human being.
Miss Kingsley notes that one-half of the magazines (received) have been published for over ten years. We would like to inform her that the Prison Mirror has been in continuous publication since 1887, and this is a record no other prison publication can claim.
Following we quote from her thesis:
"I expected, before I read the articles, to find a certain amount of bitterness in the writing. This, it seemed to me, would be a natural result of a writer in prison. . . . Outside of a couple of instances, we noted no bitterness in prison publications. . . . In conclusion, the survey made of prison publications has pointed out at least one definite thing: That the average person should have the opportunity to read them, for their pages is true portrayal of little-known prison life."
Last week a very interesting thesis on "The Prison Press" by Edith Kingsley, reached our desk. This thesis was the result of a survey conducted in conjunction with the Todd County High School of Mission, S. D.
We are glad to know that there are people on the great outside who are interested in the thoughts, hopes and aspirations of "shut-ins," as expressed in the Prison publications. Yes indeed, we are human, and our thoughts are the same as any other human being.
Miss Kingsley notes that one-half of the magazines (received) have been published for over ten years. We would like to inform her that the Prison Mirror has been in continuous publication since 1887, and this is a record no other prison publication can claim.
Following we quote from her thesis:
"I expected, before I read the articles, to find a certain amount of bitterness in the writing. This, it seemed to me, would be a natural result of a writer in prison. . . . Outside of a couple of instances, we noted no bitterness in prison publications. . . . In conclusion, the survey made of prison publications has pointed out at least one definite thing: That the average person should have the opportunity to read them, for their pages is true portrayal of little-known prison life."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Prison Press
Thesis
Edith Kingsley
Prison Mirror
Survey
Prison Publications
What entities or persons were involved?
Edith Kingsley
Where did it happen?
Mission, S. D.
Story Details
Key Persons
Edith Kingsley
Location
Mission, S. D.
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
A thesis on 'The Prison Press' by Edith Kingsley, from a survey with Todd County High School, notes longevity of prison magazines like the Prison Mirror since 1887, absence of bitterness in writings, and recommends public reading for insight into prison life.