History, Corrections, Wisconsin State Prison

Wisconsin State Prison

Wisconsin State Prison

Name/Title

History, Corrections, Wisconsin State Prison

Description

History, Corrections, Wisconsin State Prison. The land that the Prison now stands on was donated by Seymour and Lucy (Newton) Wilcox. "The Founding Family of Waupun, Wisconsin." Includes a history of the Wilcox family, children's names, "Upper" and "Lower" town controversy and a description of the prison, its dimensions and the number of cells and inmates. Taken from "a very old picture that had the record of the first old Prison on it." By Lena (Mrs. Earl) Luck. No date. There is no accompanying picture with this record.

Acquisition

Accession

2005.0017