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Release Number: 06-024
27-Mar-06
For Immediate Release
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GARMAN HOSTS DISCUSSION ON HIS BOOK, 'DETENTION CASTLES OF STEEL & STONE'
NEWPORT, R.I. - Dr. James Garman, coordinator of the Cultural and Historic Preservation Program, will speak about his book: "Detention Castles of Steel and Stone: Landscape, Labor and the Urban Penitentiary," on Thursday, April 6, at 4 p.m. in the Special Collections room of McKillop Library.
The Providence Place Mall covers the location at the center of Dr. Garman's book concerning the rise and fall of Rhode Island's first state prison. The history of the building from its opening in 1830 to its abandonment in 1877 and its demolition in 1893 is only one aspect of Garman's study.
In addition to his professional examination of the site the author explores the political climate, theories of corrections and imprisonment, and the lives of the people that were part of this early attempt at social reform.
Following Garman's brief talk there will be a reception and book signing in the Special Collections Room of the McKillop Library.
For additional information contact Joan Bartram at 341-2382 or bartram@salve.edu.
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