Photographs Illustrating the Facilities and Activities of the Bureau of Prisons, 1930–1970

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Photographs Illustrating the Facilities and Activities of the Bureau of Prisons, 1930–1970

Photographs Illustrating the Facilities and Activities of the Bureau of Prisons, 1930–1970

1930-1970

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/532602

The black and white and color photographs in this series illustrate the operation, maintenance and activities of the penal institutions making up the network of prisons and camps of the Federal Penal system. Though the time period indicates that the photographs are dated between 1930 and 1970, there are a number of photographs from institutions that date as early as the beginning of the 20th century. However, the overwhelming majority of the photographs begin around 1930, when the Bureau was first established. For each institution, there are photographs illustrating the following subjects- buildings and grounds; living conditions; farming activities; eating facilities and food service; recreation; religious activities; community activities; education and treatment; procedures related to custody; personnel and vocational training activities designed to rehabilitate prisoners. A listing of the institutions depicted may be found in the finding aids folder. Less than 2% of the prints have corresponding negatives, which are filed with the prints.

13 linear feet

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National Archives at College Park