James Simeon Blitch served as superintendent of the Raiford Florida State Prison at Starke, Florida from September 1918 to August 1931. The State Prison Farm grows under the direction of Warden J.S. Blitch. He is recognized by the Legislature for doing an outstanding job because even though the inmate population almost doubles from 1921 to 1929, he cut costs by 50%. This population explosion requires absolute adherence to strict regimens.
James Simeon Blitch served as superintendent of the Raiford Florida State Prison at Starke, Florida from September 1918 to August 1931. The State Prison Farm grows under the direction of Warden J.S. Blitch. He is recognized by the Legislature for doing an outstanding job because even though the inmate population almost doubles from 1921 to 1929, he cut costs by 50%. This population explosion requires absolute adherence to strict regimens.
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