The Umpire was a weekly newsletter written and printed by people incarcerated at Eastern State Penitentiary. Collection includes issues from 1913-1919. Articles describe baseball games inside more
the penitentiary as well as activities of the Honor and Friendship Club, the band and orchestra, and religious services. Outside news (particularly articles about sports and World War I), jokes, poems, and advice columns are also prevalent. Disclaimer: Some articles include content or language which may be considered offensive by today’s standards. less