| 1 | Author: | State Penitentiary for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Requires cookie* |
| Title: | State Penitentiary for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Records | ||
| Dates: | 1819-1955 | ||
| Abstract: | These two volumes record the admissions to Eastern State Penitentiary for the years 1839-1850 (excluding, apparently, 1844). The records contain a wealth of information about each prisoner admitted. The entries often contain a physical description of the inmate, a description of the crime(s) committed, and, occasionally, statements the prisoner made. Most entries contain a detailed biographical history of the prisoner that includes information on the background of the criminal, such as their family life, how they were raised, previous incarcerations, and the social habits of the prisoner, such as drinking in taverns or their religiosity. View finding aid for a full description | ||
| Call #: | Mss.365.P381p | ||
| Extent: | 0.5 Linear Feet | ||
| Topics: | Government Affairs | Law | Philadelphia History | Social Life and Custom | ||
| Genre: | Legal Records | Official Government Documents and Records | ||
| Subjects: | Prisoners -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia | Prisons -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia | Women prisoners -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia |
