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Photograph

Working on a Chain-Gang

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Description: African American prison inmates working on a road chain-gang in Florida or Georgia.
Drawing

Karl Armstrong

Date: 03 20 1973
Description: Artist's courtroom depiction of Karlton Armstrong. He is sitting with his arms folded and legs crossed, with the judge visible in the background.
Photograph

Prison Industries

Date: 1961
Description: Punch press equipment at one of the Wisconsin prisons used for the manufacture of license plates and traffic signs. This photograph appeared in a 1961 publ...
Photograph

Beheaded Criminals in China

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Description: A view of four beheaded men lying on the ground with a group of officers standing behind, posing for the camera. A man to the left in the central group hol...

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