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Nebraska State Penitentiary photographs

 Collection
Call Number: RH PH 129

Overview

This collection consists of photographic postcard prints of images from the first Nebraska State Prison building and buildings, grounds, and activities located at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln, Nebraska. Most of the images date from approximately 1910.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1870 and 1910

Conditions Governing Access

No access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (1 document case containing 18 photographs) ; Most photographic postcards measure 3 1/2" x 5 1/2".

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

RH PH 129

Physical Location

RH PH 129(f)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchase, Don Ulrich, 1990.

Title
Guide to the Nebraska State Penitentiary Collection
Subtitle
Nebraska State Penitentiary photographs
Author
Finding aid prepared by nb, 1992. Finding aid encoded by rw, 2008. Finding aid revised by mwh, 2018.
Date
2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in<language encodinganalog="language">English.</language>
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/6587030764
Preferred citation
Nebraska State Penitentiary photographs, RH PH 129, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
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Lawrence KS 66045-7616 United States
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