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H. R. West to Richard Yates
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1864-04-29
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508887
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<p>State or Illinois Executive Department.
Springfield April 29th 1864
</p><p>S. D. Bruce Col.
20th Ky Vols, Milit'y Command't
Louisville Ky
</p><p>If consistent with the interests of the
service, I would respectfully request, that the furlough of
Joseph Meyer Co H. 27th Regt Ills Vols, which
expires on the 7th of May, be extended for twenty days
longer.
</p><p>Respectfully,
Your obed't serv't,
Francis A. H offmann
Lt Gov & Act'g Gov
</p>
<hr />
<p>Hospital No 20.
Louisville Ky
</p><p>Medical Director Shuman
was in hospital since Oct 24. wound recd
in Battle Chicamauga - Joseph Meyer Co A
27th Ills Transferred to Invalid Corps.
</p>
<hr />
<p>Head Qrs Milty Cmdr
& 1st Brig 2nd Div Dist of Ky
Louisville May 2 1864
</p><p>Respectfully returned to Lieut Gov
Hoffman with the information
that furloughs can in no
case be extended. The man
should report as soon as able
to travel. A certificate from
a physician attested by
a magistrate or Notary Public
that the physician giving
said Certificate is is a
respectable practitioner
should be obtained and
presented by the man
when he reports, showing
that he was not able to
report when his furlough
expired
</p><p>S D Bruce
Col 20 Ky Infy Cmdg
by C C Adams
[illegible]ADC
</p><p>Col Loomis Well to note this
</p>
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Francis A. Hoffman to L. D. Bruce
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1864-04-29
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<p>State or Illinois Executive Department.
Springfield April 29th 1864
</p><p>S. D. Bruce Col.
20th Ky Vols, Milit'y Command't
Louisville Ky
</p><p>If consistent with the interests of the
service, I would respectfully request, that the furlough of
Joseph Meyer Co H. 27th Regt Ills Vols, which
expires on the 7th of May, be extended for twenty days
longer.
</p><p>Respectfully,
Your obed't serv't,
Francis A. H offmann
Lt Gov & Act'g Gov
</p>
<hr />
<p>Hospital No 20.
Louisville Ky
</p><p>Medical Director Shuman
was in hospital since Oct 24. wound recd
in Battle Chicamauga - Joseph Meyer Co A
27th Ills Transferred to Invalid Corps.
</p>
<hr />
<p>Head Qrs Milty Cmdr
& 1st Brig 2nd Div Dist of Ky
Louisville May 2 1864
</p><p>Respectfully returned to Lieut Gov
Hoffman with the information
that furloughs can in no
case be extended. The man
should report as soon as able
to travel. A certificate from
a physician attested by
a magistrate or Notary Public
that the physician giving
said Certificate is is a
respectable practitioner
should be obtained and
presented by the man
when he reports, showing
that he was not able to
report when his furlough
expired
</p><p>S D Bruce
Col 20 Ky Infy Cmdg
by C C Adams
[illegible]ADC
</p><p>Col Loomis Well to note this
</p>
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Mathew Marx and others to Richard Yates
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1864-04-30
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508889
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<p>Bloomington April 30" 1864
</p><p>Honl Richard Yates
</p><p>Dear Sir -
</p><p>Enclosed please find application of my Friend Mr Hudson to be changed from the service in Missouri to this state where he belongs
</p><p>Mr Hudson and his Fathers family reside in this county, and they are excellent people, and always right. This Mr. Hudson is a fine solder-looking person, is said to be a fine officer & highly deserving of promotion.
</p><p>If you can change him as requested, you will present him a favour, and one that will be appreciated by yours very respectfully
</p><p>K H Fell
</p>
<hr />
<p>Fell, K. H.
</p><p>Bloomington, Ill,
</p><p>April 30. 1864.
</p><p>Abstract & return
</p>
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1864-04-30
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<p>Bloomington April 30" 1864
</p><p>Honl Richard Yates
</p><p>Dear Sir -
</p><p>Enclosed please find application of my Friend Mr Hudson to be changed from the service in Missouri to this state where he belongs
</p><p>Mr Hudson and his Fathers family reside in this county, and they are excellent people, and always right. This Mr. Hudson is a fine solder-looking person, is said to be a fine officer & highly deserving of promotion.
</p><p>If you can change him as requested, you will present him a favour, and one that will be appreciated by yours very respectfully
</p><p>K H Fell
</p>
<hr />
<p>Fell, K. H.
</p><p>Bloomington, Ill,
</p><p>April 30. 1864.
</p><p>Abstract & return
</p>
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<p>[With K.H. Fell letter 4/30/64]
</p><p>Bloommigton Ills Apr. 30, 1864
</p><p>His Excellency
</p><p>Richd Yates
</p><p>Gov of Illinois
</p><p>Springfield Ill.
</p><p>Sir
</p><p>I would respectfully state that I am at present 1st Lieut & Adjt. of the 1st Regt. Engrs. Mo. Vols. I enlisted in this regment from McLean County in this state in Sept. 1861. I served as Sergt. Major till Jany 62 when I was appointed Regimental Qr. Mr. I served in this last position till July 1862, when I was appointed to my present grade. I have been in active service since my enlistment. My object in addressing you at this time is for the purpose of procuring a transfer to some Illinois regiment. Being a resident of Illinois I desire to serve my country in my own State organizations. I must state here however that I have taken a great deal of pride & interest in my present regiment and in what I may say or do to procure the transfer asked for here, I do not wish to disparage that noble body of men. Should you think favorably of
</p>
<hr />
<p>my case I wish you to bear in mind that I wish to be transferred in a higher grade-a field officer position. I flatter myself capable of doing good service to my country in this last named grade. Should you desire testimonials from the Army I should be able to furnish them if you require-If I cannot be appointed to some of these new regiments-100 day men-now organizing, I desire you to consider my case & if I can be appointed to an old regiment I would accept the appointment.
</p><p>With very high respect
</p><p>I am Sir your most obdt sevt
</p><p>Haynes E. Hudson
</p><p>1st Lieut Adjt 1st Engr
Regt. Mo. Vols.
(late Bissells)
</p><p>P.S. I have neglected to name the arm of service I desire to be transferred to. I will state that I prefer the infantry arm. My address till May 15th will be at this place. H.E.H.
</p>
<hr />
<p>Hudson, Lieut. Haynes, E.
</p><p>Bloomington, Ills.
</p><p>April 30, 1864
</p><p>Has served from 1861 in the 1st Regt. Enr Mo. Vols in which he enlisted from McLean Co. Ills and been advanced to his present position of Lieut. Desires a transfer to the Ills Service with Rank of Field Officer for the 100 days call.
</p><p>Answer Fell fully [P&O?]
</p><p>Hudson called at Executive office and I explained fully why Gov could not appt as recommended by Mr. Fell.
</p><p>Loomis
</p><p>ADC
</p>
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Yates Family Papers, Box 15, Folder 11 (April 26-30, 1864)
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Haynes E. Hudson to Richard Yates
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1864-04-30
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508891
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en
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<p>[With K.H. Fell letter 4/30/64]
</p><p>Bloommigton Ills Apr. 30, 1864
</p><p>His Excellency
</p><p>Richd Yates
</p><p>Gov of Illinois
</p><p>Springfield Ill.
</p><p>Sir
</p><p>I would respectfully state that I am at present 1st Lieut & Adjt. of the 1st Regt. Engrs. Mo. Vols. I enlisted in this regment from McLean County in this state in Sept. 1861. I served as Sergt. Major till Jany 62 when I was appointed Regimental Qr. Mr. I served in this last position till July 1862, when I was appointed to my present grade. I have been in active service since my enlistment. My object in addressing you at this time is for the purpose of procuring a transfer to some Illinois regiment. Being a resident of Illinois I desire to serve my country in my own State organizations. I must state here however that I have taken a great deal of pride & interest in my present regiment and in what I may say or do to procure the transfer asked for here, I do not wish to disparage that noble body of men. Should you think favorably of
</p>
<hr />
<p>my case I wish you to bear in mind that I wish to be transferred in a higher grade-a field officer position. I flatter myself capable of doing good service to my country in this last named grade. Should you desire testimonials from the Army I should be able to furnish them if you require-If I cannot be appointed to some of these new regiments-100 day men-now organizing, I desire you to consider my case & if I can be appointed to an old regiment I would accept the appointment.
</p><p>With very high respect
</p><p>I am Sir your most obdt sevt
</p><p>Haynes E. Hudson
</p><p>1st Lieut Adjt 1st Engr
Regt. Mo. Vols.
(late Bissells)
</p><p>P.S. I have neglected to name the arm of service I desire to be transferred to. I will state that I prefer the infantry arm. My address till May 15th will be at this place. H.E.H.
</p>
<hr />
<p>Hudson, Lieut. Haynes, E.
</p><p>Bloomington, Ills.
</p><p>April 30, 1864
</p><p>Has served from 1861 in the 1st Regt. Enr Mo. Vols in which he enlisted from McLean Co. Ills and been advanced to his present position of Lieut. Desires a transfer to the Ills Service with Rank of Field Officer for the 100 days call.
</p><p>Answer Fell fully [P&O?]
</p><p>Hudson called at Executive office and I explained fully why Gov could not appt as recommended by Mr. Fell.
</p><p>Loomis
</p><p>ADC
</p>
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20
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<p>Viola Illinois April 30th
</p><p>Govener Yates
</p><p>Honerable Sir
</p><p>You will please pardon me for persenally addressing you but it is in regard to a subject of which I am not able to judge my self I wish to be informed as to whether a man that is in the United States service and has reenlisted as a veteran Volunteer would be allowed the privilege of recuiting a company for this new call of 20,000 to serve for 100 days and if he could be detached from his own Regt for the purpose if convenient please inform me immedeately and oblige
</p><p>Your humble Servant
</p><p>Cyrus B Bristol
</p><p>Viola Mercer County
</p><p>Illinois
</p>
<hr />
<p>Col Loomis
</p><p>See me about this
</p><p>Bristol Cyrus B.
</p><p>Viola. Ills
</p><p>April 30, 1864
</p><p>Can a re-enlisted veteran be detached from his Regt and be allowed to recruit for 100 days Service
</p><p>Answer
</p><p>Answered May 7 64
</p>
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Yates Family Papers, Box 15, Folder 11 (April 26-30, 1864)
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Cyrus B. Bristol to Richard Yates
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1864-04-30
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508892
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pdf
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<p>Viola Illinois April 30th
</p><p>Govener Yates
</p><p>Honerable Sir
</p><p>You will please pardon me for persenally addressing you but it is in regard to a subject of which I am not able to judge my self I wish to be informed as to whether a man that is in the United States service and has reenlisted as a veteran Volunteer would be allowed the privilege of recuiting a company for this new call of 20,000 to serve for 100 days and if he could be detached from his own Regt for the purpose if convenient please inform me immedeately and oblige
</p><p>Your humble Servant
</p><p>Cyrus B Bristol
</p><p>Viola Mercer County
</p><p>Illinois
</p>
<hr />
<p>Col Loomis
</p><p>See me about this
</p><p>Bristol Cyrus B.
</p><p>Viola. Ills
</p><p>April 30, 1864
</p><p>Can a re-enlisted veteran be detached from his Regt and be allowed to recruit for 100 days Service
</p><p>Answer
</p><p>Answered May 7 64
</p>
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20
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<p>Original by Telegraph
Washington, D.C.
April 30th 1864.
</p><p>His Excellency
Govr Richd Yates
Springfield, Ills
</p><p>Do you think it advisable to proceed to draft in the deficient
sub-districts of your State so that all of
them shall thus be made to fill the quotas
heretofore assigned? Please answer by telegraph.
</p><p>Signed James B Fry
Pro. Mar General
</p><p>Official Copy
</p><p>Geo. D. Ruggles
Asst. Adjt Genl
</p>
<hr />
<p>Fry James B.
</p><p>Washington April 30 64
</p><p>Wishes to know if Gov thinks
it adviseble to Draft in
deficient sub districts
in this State -
</p><p>answered
</p><p>Answer by
</p><p>no means - that
the State having
furnished so
much more
than its quota
such a step
would be
almost revolutionary I
fear
</p>
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Yates Family Papers, Box 15, Folder 11 (April 26-30, 1864)
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James B. Fry to Richard Yates
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1864-04-30
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508893
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pdf
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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en
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<p>Original by Telegraph
Washington, D.C.
April 30th 1864.
</p><p>His Excellency
Govr Richd Yates
Springfield, Ills
</p><p>Do you think it advisable to proceed to draft in the deficient
sub-districts of your State so that all of
them shall thus be made to fill the quotas
heretofore assigned? Please answer by telegraph.
</p><p>Signed James B Fry
Pro. Mar General
</p><p>Official Copy
</p><p>Geo. D. Ruggles
Asst. Adjt Genl
</p>
<hr />
<p>Fry James B.
</p><p>Washington April 30 64
</p><p>Wishes to know if Gov thinks
it adviseble to Draft in
deficient sub districts
in this State -
</p><p>answered
</p><p>Answer by
</p><p>no means - that
the State having
furnished so
much more
than its quota
such a step
would be
almost revolutionary I
fear
</p>
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100
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Yates Family Papers, Box 15, Folder 11 (April 26-30, 1864)
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Dan Moulton and others to Richard Yates
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1864-04-30
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508894
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Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
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This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Rights
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Still Image
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Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
studio print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
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12 x 17 cm
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Identifier
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400020
Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Title
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Prisoners in the Snow, Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Description
An account of the resource
Guards line up squads of prisoners in the snow.
Subject
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Illinois State Penitentiary (Joliet, Ill.)
Prisoners
Inmate guards
Snow
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
ca.1900
Format
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jpg
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
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en
-
https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9c7ba456f6ccbfb69d44859af7aca032.jpg
a4ad0034685eb18d57e705d36c0f87bf
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Title
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Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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Still Image
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Original Format
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studio print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
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11 x 17 cm
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Identifier
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400021
Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Title
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Women Assembling at a Cistern, Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Description
An account of the resource
A group of women, accompanied by two men, assemble around a cistern. Although Joliet had a women's prison from 1896 to 1932, it is unclear whether the women in the image are prisoners or civilians.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Illinois State Penitentiary (Joliet, Ill.)
Women
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
ca.1900
Format
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jpg
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
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en
-
https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e89066a1b4337edfde3520bd1d7b5f1e.jpg
bf48c76f6eb60ccde9d88ac3bbf1660c
Dublin Core
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Title
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Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Rights
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Still Image
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Original Format
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studio print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
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12 x 19 cm
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Identifier
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400022
Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Title
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Prison Bakery, Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Description
An account of the resource
A prisoner cuts bread in the prison bakery.
Subject
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Illinois State Penitentiary (Joliet, Ill.)
Prisoners
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
jpg
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
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en
-
https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e710bbef182981641fcbdb354f05ba96.jpg
9a0cda5a1a10c0908901bcac4297c2db
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Title
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Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Rights
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
Still Image
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Original Format
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studio print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
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12 x 17 cm
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Identifier
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400023
Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Title
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Prisoner with Dogs, Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Description
An account of the resource
A prisoner walks three dogs in the prison yard.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Illinois State Penitentiary (Joliet, Ill.)
Prisoners
Dogs
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
ca.1900
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
jpg
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
A language of the resource
en
-
https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a36200b38d991db2646fb1d5183ae94d.jpg
69ace9011e9ba1d865cbbc50419a6848
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Title
A name given to the resource
Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Rights
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
Still Image
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Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
studio print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
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24 x 18 cm
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Identifier
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400024
Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Title
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Bertillon Method of Measurement, Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Description
An account of the resource
French criminologist Alphonse Bertillon devised a method of tracking suspects and convicts through a system of measuring and classifying specific features of the person's anatomy. Photographs of these features helped police identify suspects and allowed prisons to document the identities of convicts.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Illinois State Penitentiary (Joliet, Ill.)
Prisoners
Bertillon system
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
jpg
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
A language of the resource
en
-
https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/df78f6ed177a35f10bf23fa3f8162ed4.jpg
6faa8f1ab863e954d81511c20d5a378e
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Rights
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
studio print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
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20 x 25 cm
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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400025
Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Title
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Prison Baseball Team, Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Description
An account of the resource
Members of the prison baseball team pose for a team picture. By the 1920s, intramural baseball was a normal feature of inmate life in prisons across the country. Selected players, like these Joliet inmates, manned institutional teams that played against other prison teams as well as against visiting minor league clubs.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Illinois State Penitentiary (Joliet, Ill.)
Prisoners
Baseball
Baseball teams
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
jpg
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
A language of the resource
en
-
https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3dab24dd486d307750f36858b5409315.jpg
89738adb1648d13f6ca5d41624e35f7d
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Rights
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
studio print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
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20 x 25 cm
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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400026
Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Title
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Prison Marching Band, Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Description
An account of the resource
Joliet's marching band forms up. Known as the "Honor Band," these inmate musicians performed at selected events.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Illinois State Penitentiary (Joliet, Ill.)
Prisoners
Marching bands
Conductors (Music)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
jpg
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
A language of the resource
en
-
https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ceaee4412a41db88692784c36dd57535.jpg
9d2a1cb51fee32c134bae5fbd48b8d44
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Rights
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
Still Image
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Original Format
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studio print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
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20 x 25 cm
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Identifier
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400027
Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Title
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Surplus Army Clothing, Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Description
An account of the resource
Prisoners stack surplus Army clothing and equipment in preparation for cleaning and renovation at Old Prison, Joliet. The term "Old Prison" was used to describe the original prison at Joliet, after the opening of the nearby prison at Stateville in 1925.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Illinois State Penitentiary (Joliet, Ill.)
Prisoners
Military uniforms
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
jpg
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
A language of the resource
en
-
https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3b5c0649a498fdae1942ef439d762cd8.jpg
3fe3a5e4f98de7b3d7914deb22dcdcfb
Dublin Core
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Title
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Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Rights
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
studio print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
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25 x 20 cm
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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400028
Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Title
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Prisoners in Cell, Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Description
An account of the resource
These handcuffed prisoners may have been enduring a form of punishment at Joliet in which prisoners were handcuffed to cell bars and forced to stand during daylight hours.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Illinois State Penitentiary (Joliet, Ill.)
Prisoners
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
jpg
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
A language of the resource
en
-
https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fdc20ad97160a6b6209237eca9cbcdf5.jpg
cbed9f9d45f56bc90e9fd4c6c2ed96e8
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Rights
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
studio print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
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28 x 36 cm
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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400029
Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Title
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New Gate House, Illinois State Prison, Joliet
Description
An account of the resource
A guard mans his post outside of the newly built gatehouse.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Illinois State Penitentiary (Joliet, Ill.)
Inmate guards
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1949-08-31
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
jpg
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
A language of the resource
en
-
https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/82828387b2da687b7339b23af5455d08.jpg
faf62ecd84aef87ae16759a0858ce663
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Title
A name given to the resource
Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
commercial print
color
1
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
20 x 25 cm
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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400030
Illinois State Prison, Stateville
Title
A name given to the resource
Warden's Christmas Card, Illinois State Prison, Stateville
Description
An account of the resource
Warden Joseph E. Ragen was warden of the Illinois State Penitentiary, which included two prisons, Joliet and Stateville. Ragan served as warden for twenty-five years (1936-1961). His administration was known for its strict order and the productivity of its prison industries.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Illinois State Penitentiary (Stateville, Ill.)
Christmas cards
Prison wardens
Ragen, Joseph E.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1954-12-XX
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
jpg
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
A language of the resource
en
-
https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c3608e79a2e04f6adf9f492437b16c99.jpg
d6e79e7454f1b356fbf50b562b6523b5
Dublin Core
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Title
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Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
studio print
color
1
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
19 x 24 cm
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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400031
Illinois State Prison, Stateville
Title
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Flower Beds and Prison Roundhouses, Illinois State Prison, Stateville
Description
An account of the resource
Stateville Prison housed prisoners in four "roundhouses" constructed on the basis of British philosopher and criminologist Jeremy Bentham's panopticon design, which allowed guards to observe all the cells in a roundhouse from a centrally located "inspection house" or tower.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Illinois State Penitentiary (Stateville, Ill.)
Flower gardening
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
jpg
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
A language of the resource
en
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https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/178110efe0c0629fb26aed282d2f089a.jpg
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Title
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Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Rights
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
studio print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
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20 x 25 cm
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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400032
Illinois State Prison, Stateville
Title
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Snow Covered Roads, Illinois State Prison, Stateville
Description
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Cars parked along snow covered roads outside of Stateville.
Subject
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Illinois State Penitentiary (Stateville, Ill.)
Automobiles
Snow
Roads
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Format
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jpg
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
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en
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Rights
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
studio print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
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21 x 26 cm
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Identifier
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400033
Illinois State Prison, Stateville
Title
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Celebration with the Warden, Illinois State Prison, Stateville
Description
An account of the resource
Several men, maybe newly released prisoners, celebrate with warden Joseph E. Ragen. Ragan served as warden for twenty-five years (1936-1961). His administration was known for its strict order and the productivity of its prison industries.
Subject
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Illinois State Penitentiary (Stateville, Ill.)
Prisoners
Ex-convicts
Prison wardens
Ragen, Joseph E.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Format
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jpg
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
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en
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Rights
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
studio print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
21 x 26 cm
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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400034
Illinois State Prison, Stateville
Title
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Stateville Aces Prison Band, Illinois State Prison, Stateville
Description
An account of the resource
The inmate swing band, the Stateville Aces, plays a tune. On verso: "On August 24th, inmates of the Stateville prison at Joliet, Illinois will present a vaudeville show as part of the program for visiting past commanders of local American Legion posts. This outfit will provide swing music. One of their favorites is Time on My Hands."
Subject
The topic of the resource
Illinois State Penitentiary (Stateville, Ill.)
Prisoners
Bands (Music)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
jpg
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
A language of the resource
en
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Rights
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
studio print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
21 x 25 cm
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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400035
Illinois State Prison, Stateville
Title
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Experiments at Illinois State Prison, Stateville
Description
An account of the resource
Oxygen or flight mask testing at Stateville.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Illinois State Penitentiary (Stateville, Ill.)
Prisoners
Science--Experiments
Machinery
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
jpg
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
A language of the resource
en
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Illinois State Prisons Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff.
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Rights
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
studio print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
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20 x 25 cm
Dublin Core
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Identifier
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400036
Illinois State Prison, Stateville
Title
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Patient Examination, Illinois State Prison, Stateville
Description
An account of the resource
An officer draws blood from a prisoner. This image may depict part of an experimentation process. During World War II, Stateville was the scene of U.S. Army malaria experiments, during which physicians observed the disease's effects by deliberately infecting prisoner volunteers.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Illinois State Penitentiary (Stateville, Ill.)
Prisoners
Medical screening
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Format
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jpg
Publisher
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Language
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en