January 15, 2025
Tag: Thomas Mott Osborne
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Inside Sing Sing Prison and The Mutual Welfare League
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Forty miles north of New York City, “up the Hudson River,” Sing Sing Prison got a new warden in 1915. Thomas Mott Osborne ushered in a wave of penal reform. Out went the lockstep, in came (limited) prisoner self-governance. T. Fred Robbins, a nearby photographer and constable, was allowed to document many of the changes…
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October 6, 2024 3 Comments
Japan experiences four distinct seasons; each comes with a special cultural significance. Spring brings the joy of flower watching. Summer is a time for festivals and fireworks. Autumn enthralls the people with colorful foliage, and Winter’s snow is perfect for skiing and enjoying hot springs. Also the seasons influence Japan’s cuisine, especially if you like eels!