Prison photographs, 1933-1938.

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Prison photographs, 1933-1938.

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Photographic negatives and proofs illustrate subjects like institutional buildings and inmate activites (e.g., reading; swimming; farm work; sewing; softball; theatrical presentations; holiday celebrations).

.25 cubic ft.

Illinois State Archive

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SNAC Resource ID: 7381177

Illinois State Archive

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Illinois. Dept. of Corrections.

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Illinois State Reformatory for Women (Dwight, Ill.)

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Dwight Correctional Center (Ill.)

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The Illinois State Reformatory for Women at Dwight was constructed in 1927. It remained under Dept. of Public Welfare jurisdiction (1927-1953) until its transfer to the Dept. of Public Safety. With the creation of the Dept. of Corrections (P.A. 76-433), the Dwight facility joined other state penal institutions as part of the new department (1970-) . From the description of Prison photographs, 1933-1938. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36576755 ...