Prison Journalism in the United States

Author

Gertrude A. Kneeland, Marquette University

Date of Award

4-1932

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Communication

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis on Prison Journalism in the United States is twofold. First, its object is to give an idea of what inmates of criminal institutions in this country are doing in the way of editing publications and of writing magazine articles and books. The second purpose of this thesis is to indicate that although prison life makes good writing difficult, prisoners should be encouraged and aided to write.

Comments

A Thesis Submitted to Partially Fulfill the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science, College of Journalism, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Recommended Citation

Kneeland, Gertrude A., "Prison Journalism in the United States" (1932). Bachelors’ Theses. 776.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/776