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by Arnold G. Parks
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Availability:In StockContributor:Arnold G. ParksSeries:Images of AmericaPublish date:2012-12-17Pages:128
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)ISBN-13:9780738590806ISBN-10:738590800UPC:9780738590806Book Category:History, True Crime, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:United States, PenologyBook Topic:State & LocalSize:9.10 x 6.40 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.6504Product ID:SCK2GE85J6
The Missouri State Penitentiary was established in 1833 via a bill passed by the state legislature, and the first prisoner was incarcerated in 1835. Inmates constructed the main prison building from rock quarried at the site in 1836. The penitentiary clos
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)ISBN-13:9780738590806ISBN-10:738590800UPC:9780738590806Book Category:History, True Crime, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:United States, PenologyBook Topic:State & LocalSize:9.10 x 6.40 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.6504Product ID:SCK2GE85J6
Parks, Arnold G.: - In Images of America: Missouri State Penitentiary, the rich history of the facility is seen through images mostly taken from the holdings of the Missouri State Archives. Arnold G. Parks retired after teaching at Lincoln University for 28 years. He holds faculty rank as professor emeritus of sociology and is the author of two other Arcadia books.
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