Visitor's register 1892-1896.

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Visitor's register 1892-1896.

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This daily register was used to record the names and residences of persons who entered the prison to visit prisoners. Entrance fees, sometimes known as gate fees, that were charged each visitor were also recorded.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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