Oregon State Archives

Oregon State Board of Control Records Guide

Record Series Descriptions

Red Dot Penitentiary Industry Correspondence

1953-1963
Box 56-57
.8 cubic feet
Arrangement: Chronological by date of correspondence

Series documents the production and administration of industries at the Oregon State Penitentiary. Records include correspondence, reports, balance sheets, and orders.

Topics include:
Book binding, laundry, and metal shop operations
Industrial expansion
Production of license plates and mattresses
Vocational training 
World War II contracts

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