Responding to an escape from the State Penitentiary, in Canon City, Colorado, these soldiers carry rifles (one with a telescopic sight.) They wear helmets, double breasted trenchcoats, or fur lined jackets. One crouches over a pile of sticks; snow covers the ground and the slope behind them.
Date
1947
Notes
Formerly F43410.; Hand-written on back of photoprint: "Only 1 of 12 prison escapees still @ large, (Ft. Carson soldiers) or (Colo. State Guard) stopped automobiles north of Canon City & other search parties combed the mountains - 12/31/47 during 1947 prison break. Ft. Carson soldiers as road block."; Photoprint is cropped, negative shows tacks and bulletin board.; Title hand-written on back of photoprint.; R7100178820
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 21 x 28 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Subject
Canon City (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Prison escapes--Colorado--Canon City--1940-1950.
Source
Source: Negative from W.K.P. collection
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
