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Attempted Jail Break at Dane County Jail
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Jailer Max Koons pointing to the hastily-repaired ceiling in the lobby of the Dane County Jail which two inmates tried to claw open during an attempted escape. William Welter and Lawrence Nutley were in solitary confinement after being accused of slaying a policeman in Lake Delton in August.
December 26, 1961
Sroda, Richard
Publication Information
| Creator | Sroda, Richard |
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| Date Created | December 26, 1961 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 35 mm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Richard Sroda photographs, 1960-1965 |
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| Call Number | PH 2913.0300A |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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