A journey based on the 35 writings of Josep Turon Mir during his 291 days of captivity in Girona prison, from February 25 to November 14, 1940. It is a moving testimony to the military tribunals and the harshness of imprisonment while awaiting execution after being sentenced to death.

The itinerary presents the locations and writings featured in the book Clandestine Correspondence. Josep Turon Mir. 291 Days Facing Death. Letters from Girona Prison (1940) by Josep Casadellà Turon, which publishes the writings that his grandfather, Josep Turon, after being sentenced to death, managed to send to his friend Josep Alsina, also imprisoned in Girona prison. Although both men were aware that they risked their lives if their messages were intercepted, these valuable writings recount daily life in captivity and coexistence with fellow inmates... The families of those executed were probably never able to learn about these experiences due to censorship of official correspondence.

The activity highlights how, following the arrival of Franco's army, a vast apparatus of repression was put into operation through purges, political responsibility tribunals, confiscations, and summary military trials. This was the case, among many others, of Josep Turon Mir.

Produced by: Josep Casadellà Turon. Organized by: Girona History Museum, Girona City Council. Supported by: Network of Museums of the Girona Counties. Collaborators: Girona Provincial Council and the Department of Culture of the Government of Catalonia. As part of: 8th Local Historical Memory Conference. Mass Graves: Memory, Justice and Reparation, at the Mediterranean Museum of Torroella de Montgrí