Penologist, government official. Director, Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice (1937-64).
Papers (1920-1967) consist of materials relating to his career, the Bureau, and many prison or crime related issues including gun control, sentencing, and post World War II German prisons.
Oral History Interviews (1974): Electronic version not available. Researchers are encouraged to visit the library to consult the interview recordings and transcripts.