00.02 Monograph on the State Penitentiary, 1899
File — Box: 00001
Scope and Contents
Monograph (written study or report) by prisoner J. C. Shuckers describing the penitentiary at Laramie, prison life, penal and reform theory and measures, and penitentiary administration.
Shuckers was incarcerated for forgery, but was a skilled writer and artist. The warden made use of his penmanship in the bertillion books and in creating this monograph. Shuckers later used it as collateral during his parole board hearings and when petitioning the governor, see 04.
Dates
- 1899
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 8 cubic feet (16 boxes)
Arrangement
Chronological
Physical Description
1 file folder
Creator
- From the Collection: Richards, DeForest, 1846-1903 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository
Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov