Photograph, Corrections, Wisconsin State Prison, Game of Cards

Photograph

Waupun Historical Society

Inmates at Waupun prison playing cards

Name/Title

Photograph, Corrections, Wisconsin State Prison, Game of Cards

Description

Photograph, Corrections, Wisconsin State Prison, Game of Cards. Black and white photo from Waupun Correctional Institution - Newspaper clipping info glued on back of photo: Journal photo by Sherman Gessert, dated Mar. 28, 1979. A Look Inside Waupun Behind those fortress-like walls and bars at the Wisconsin State Prison, men are taking part in a variety of leaning and working activities. Upper: In the New Ways Learning Center, art work was on display as prisoners in the background worked on their own projects in an art class. Right: Inmates passed the time by playing cards. The prson in Waupun houses about 1,000 adult male prisoners. - Journal Photos by Sherman Gessert This photo shows 5 inmates; 4 appear to be playing cards and one looking on.

Acquisition

Accession

2016.0078

Source or Donor

Dahl Residence

Acquisition Method

Donation