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Summaries
and Witnesses:
Part
1: Audio, 44:34, Minutes. Rochester Public Hearings,
transcript, pages 515-551. The audio begins on page 518.
Judge Charles Willis examines Robert Van Buren who is
an industrial superintendent. Willis explores topics
such as the nature of work in the metal shop, the motivation
of workers, how prison workers are promoted within the
prison, and the effectiveness of work training.
Part
2: Audio, 18:04, Minutes. Rochester Public Hearings,
transcript, pages 551-600. Judge Willis examines Paul
Ternullo who is a print shop manager at Attica. Ternullo
tells Willis about activities in the print shop and the
staffing levels at the shop. Then Ternullo is briefly
questioned by Mrs. Guerrero. Transcript readers should
note that pages 565 through 599 were omitted in the published
manuscript.
Part
3: Audio, 21:58, Minutes. Rochester Public Hearings,
transcript, pages 600-618. Liman examines a prisoner
named Edward Young about prison life. Young is a model
prisoner.
Part
4: Audio, 26:46 Minutes. Rochester Public Hearings, transcript,
pages 618-639. Liman continues examination of Young.
They discuss the parole rules in New York State and
the difficulties Young has had obtaining legal advice.
Part
5: Audio, 38:02 Minutes. Rochester Public Hearings,
transcript, pages 640-674. Judge Willis examines Ernest
Sowell, an Attica prisoner. Sowell discusses his experiences
with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
program, located in Attica's "E" block. He
discusses his need for medication to treat his epilepsy
and then the questioning focuses on the prison's school
program.
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Rochester
Hearings ~ April 14, 1972 (Afternoon)
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Summaries
and Witnesses:
Part
1: Audio, 31:05, Minutes. Rochester Public
Hearings, transcript, pages 675-698. Liman examines
Ralph Bottone, a corrections sergeant. Liman asks
Bottone to compare his work experiences at a previous
institution, Woodbourne Narcotics Center, to Attica
prison. Mr. Henix asks Bottone what changes could
have been made to prevent the revolt at Attica.
Liman returns to the examination and asks Bottone
about language issues between inmates and officers,
and explores Bottone's opinions abour "militant" inmates.
Part
2: Audio, 22:27, Minutes. Rochester Public
Hearings, transcript 698-716. Rothschild, Wilbanks,
Broderick, and Wadsworth continue questioning Bottone,
especially about prisoners' frustrations towards
officers.
Part
3: Audio, 26:28, Minutes. Rochester Public
Hearings, transcript 717-736. Listeners should
note that the audio is muffled for the first 20
minutes. Liman examines Donald Head, a correction
officer who oversees the coal gangs. Liman asks
him why he is liked so much by the inmates. Wilbanks,
Rothschild, and Broderick examine Head on the cohesive
work culture of the coal gang.
Part
4: Audio, 28:08, Minutes. Rochester Public Hearings,
transcripts 736-758. Willis examines Alton Germain
who is a civilian employee at Attica. Willis
asks Germain about his experiences as a teacher
at Attica. They discuss the stressful work conditions,
shortage of teachers, inappropriate types of
examinations, and lack of Spanish language teaching
materials.
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