Rochester Hearings – April 12, 1972 (Afternoon). Recording continues Robert Matthews testimony, as directed by David Addison. Robert Matthews discusses life in Attica including intake and reception procedures, inmate-officer relations, rehabilitation and education programs, drug addiction rehabilitation, work programs, and racial discrimination. Mitchell Krause gives a summary of the afternoon after WXXI comes back from a message beak. Robert Matthews continues to describe racial discrimination, discrimination against Muslims in Attica, inmate-officer relations, and menus for dietary restrictions.

Identifier
NYSA_B1341-90_B3172145A

Date Original
April 12 1972

Language
English

Source
New York State Archives. New York (State). Special Commission on Attica. Special Commission on Attica audiotapes and transcripts of commission hearings, 1972. B1341-90, Box 6, Item 5.;1/4 inch open reel audiotape

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