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Interview with Karl, Christine and Drew

JM: What clothes could you have brought in to wear in the jail (underwear, socks, etc.)?
Karl: Orange jumpsuit, two piece almost like scrubs. You could have socks, undershirt, thermal top (sold in the canteen). If you had no money on your books you could order a care package which include shoes, socks, boxer shorts and a t- shirt. You get issued the flip flops right away but the shoes you could buy were velcro sneakers.
Christine: You could bring in underwear( not thongs or colorful panties ) No bra with an underwire . Any kind of socks were okay
Drew: underwear, white socks and white sleavless shirt. Thats all you where allowed to bring in

JM: If you had a set uniform, what did it look like? Please be specific about each piece of clothing issued to you.
Karl: See above.
Christine: The uniform was just orange pants and an orange shirt . Tge shirt had MDC on the back . All two pieces or clothing were changed out twice a week .
Drew: Orange suit shirt looked like nurse clothing and pants where all orange usually baggy. Back of shirt would say MDC Jail inmate in black ink

JM: Were there any assigned clothes in high demand that an inmate should look for when getting clothing assigned?
Karl: T-shirts, boxers and socks because they constantly have the air going in there. I always wore 2 tshirt and 2 pairs of socks to stay warm.
Christine: Ya , usually the large uniformed we're the first to go .
Drew: no not really just new ones that where not as worn out

JM: Was the clothing different between men and women?
Karl: They had the same jumpsuits. I don't know what they can buy from the canteen as far as underwear, etc.
Christine: No , we all wore the same thing .
Drew: no same both male and female

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