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Photograph, Corrections, Wisconsin State Prison, Prison DisturbanceDescription
Photograph, Corrections, Wisconsin State Prison, Prison Disturbance. Black and white photo from Waupun Correctional Institution -
Newspaper clippings from Sentinel Photo by Erwin Gebhard dated Jan 1, 1977 and July 22, 1976; also newspaper clipping dated Dec. 27, 1979. All are regarding inmate uprising at Waupun State Prison of July 21, 1976.
-Newspaper clipping of Dec. 27, 1979:
'70s a time of unrest - Wisconsin was far from serene during the 1970s. It was the scene of protests. Some involved prisoners and Indians. In July, 1976, inmates at the State Prison at Waupun (above) took 14 people hostage in the prison's industries building. The prisoners were demanding changes in rules and education and recreatn programs. The hostages were released and the uprising ended after 11 hours.
-Newspaper clipping dated July 22, 1976:
Inmates peered from the metals building Wednesday after they seized hostages and took control of the building at the State Prison at Waupun. - Sentinel photo by Erwin Gebhard
-Newspaper clipping dated Jan. 1, 1977:
Inmates peered from a building at the State Prison at Waupun after they staged an uprising July 21. More than 80 inmates held 14 hostages for 11 hours. - Senteinel Photo by Erwin Gebhard
*NOTE: A photo similar to this is under #2014.0001.0107Acquisition
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2016.0078Source or Donor
Dahl ResidenceAcquisition Method
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