Name/Title
Photograph, Corrections, Wisconsin State Prison, Convicts StrikeDescription
Photograph, Corrections, Wisconsin State Prison, Convicts Strike. A well used photo for the prison. This was used to describe a disturbance in 1947. The caption at the right indicates: [(NY4) WAUPUN, WIS., Nov. 25 - WHERE CONVICTS STAGE SIT DOWN STRIKE - This is an exterior view of the state prison here where 69 striking prisoners are holding four guards as hostages in the penitentiary laundry. (see wire story) APWirephoto) a jb30700fls)47
On the back is a copyright notice that is very hard to read and only partially printed. Also the date Nov 28 1947. Hand written is: [Wisconsin Waupun Wisconsin State Prison]
This front view of the prison is often used. The top of the men's prison is still on the building. The women's prison is still at the prison. It had been moved by 1947.
Jim Laird purchased this photo on eBay.Acquisition
Accession
2012.0700Source or Donor
Laird, James CharlesAcquisition Method
Donation
