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.
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.); Prison escapes--Colorado--Canon City
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Negative from W.K.P. collection
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710017882
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
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