Letters from Rushville
Dublin Core
Title
Letters from Rushville
Language
English
Collection Items
Letter about treatment of transgender persons
Anonymous letter describing mistreatment related to transgender identity with attached article about another incarcerated woman, Strawberry.
List of deaths at Sheridan, Joliet, and Rushville
Two versions of a list of deceased residents between 2000 and 2019. The first includes 56 typed names and an additional 18 handwritten, totaling 74 persons. The second includes 63 typed names and an additional 9 handwritten, totaling 72 persons. A…
Fundamentals of sustained oppression for profit
Pamphlet created by Rushville resident(s) describing the strategies Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) maintains power over them.
Illinois Legislators are Calling for Changes to a Law that Keeps People in Prison Without a Conviction
WBEZ and PBS Frontline article. Focuses on the case of Terry Allen. Annotation from incarcerated person requests sharing the article with others.
Letter, article, and list about deaths at Rushville
Anonymous letter describing mistreatment and indefinite sentencing with attached article and handwritten list of deceased residents between 2000 and 2019.
4 exhibits
A handwritten letter followed by 4 articles about civil commitment. These cover recidivism myths, overrepresentation of queer persons in civil commitment and the flawed nature of the treatment offered. The letter also mentions 15 other residents want…
Letter and resident grievance form
Letter notes poor treatment at Rushville including homophobia and inadequate mental health care. Mike explains he doesn't feel safe and wishes real help was available. An example of the resident grievance form is attached.
Anonymous letter with newspaper clippings
Anonymous letter regarding Rushville staff arrested for sex offences. Attached are articles about two such staff members, forms regarding a confiscated flash drive, and a hand drawn diagram of unsafe bunk bed conditions.
Introductory letter
Letter describes experiences with staff abuse, homophobia and poor mental health care within Rushville.