Discharge record, 1878-1970.

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Discharge record, 1878-1970.

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Record shows the inmate's name; registration number; and discharge type. Also listed are the crime (1894-1909 and 1942-1970); the sentence (1894-1909 and 1922-1964); and occasionally (1894-1909 and 1922-1964) inmate age; nativity; occupation; height; race; eye and hair colors; religion; educational level; drinking habits; and relative names. Detailed information is provided on escapes; deaths; pardons; and insane asylum transfers (1878-1918).

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Illinois State Archive

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Illinois State Archive

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