Convicts march with arms crossed at the State Penitentiary in Canon City, Colorado. The rock wall behind them has an open gate and a faceted tower with a balcony, on which is an armed guard. Cell blocks with barred windows, power poles, and electric lamps are in the background.
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.) on sheet 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
Harry M. Rhoads photograph collection.
Subject
Canon City (Colo.)--1920-1930; Prisoners--Colorado--Canon City--1920-1930; Prisons--Colorado--Canon City--1920-1930; Colorado State Penitentiary.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Morey Engle
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: ZZR700185384
Notes
Formerly X-7787 and Engle #40427; Hand-written on back of photoprint: Engle #40427.; Title hand-written on back of photoprint.; R7001853846
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