Where can I get information on the prison system of the the 1800's?
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Your best bet is to go to your local library and get a book of the HISTORY OF CORRECTIONS.  I know the library is not the most technical way to do research; but finding a book on the Correctional System's History will provide you more info, and in a easier chronological form to follow.\nHere is some basic info though:\nThe first Prison in the U.S. was WALNUT STREET.  prisons started as Houses of Reform, and their purpose was to make sure the inmates found religion, and turned from there evil ways.  They were often cruel exposing inmates to different psychological stimuli's which often caused permanent trauma (i.e. complete isolation for extremely long periods of time causing psychosis).  We have inevitably progressed, and switched our focus from reform to the protection of society.  Prisons now focus on keeping criminals away from society; however, still offering resources to better themselves should they choose (i.e. GED courses, vocational training, religious services, etc.).\nthe Federal Prison system turned 75 years old in 2005, and would be an excellent correctional history to report on.
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The site listed below as a very detailed history. The prison is run by the Sheriff not a warden.
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I don't know any good ones specifically but Wikkipedia would be good. Some slaves were allowed to go to church long as there was a sheriff outside the window, making sure the pastor didn't talk abuot freedom or something. Hope this helps! Good luck on your paper.
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try www.crimelibrary.com\n\nIt has a bunch of interesting stuff.
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http://www.wi-doc.com/index.htm\nThere ya go.\nIf you have questions not answered there, try http://www.prisontalk.com
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All is public record.\nAll you do is search for the particular correctional institute on a search engine ie, Yahoo!  and type in the Name.\nMost sites have a search option.\nMost sites also have pictures and descriptions.
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Do a google search for it.  You will probably find it that way.  Or search for W. Virginia correctional centers.
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this might help......www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62139
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try www.sparknotes.com (i'm not really sure if you can, but try it...you have nothing to lose_except for time lolz)
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http://americanhistory.about.com/\n\nhttp://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/history/toc.htm
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http://www.anydayinhistory.com/\nor\nhistory.com
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Check with the prisons warden. He'll have all the information on the prison population.
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Unfortunately the State of Louisiana does not provide this type of information online.  However, the website for the Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola) is here:\n\nhttp://www.corrections.state.la.us/LSP/\n\nHope this helps...
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Check out the National Archive of Criminal Justice Statistics (http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/NACJD) and look for reports written about education from the 1997 Survey of Inmates in State and Federal Correctional Facilities. You can search their bibliography of publications.
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Wow 1800s? That's probably gonna make your search harder but you can try http://www.zabasearch.com or you can try genealogy and ancestry search websites. Zabasearch is free but some of the genealogy and ancestry websites charge depending on how much information they have. Another resort will be to check with your local library. They often have genealogy and ancestry records and they can be of help to you. Good luck with your search.
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With their name and the jail they are supposedly in you may be able to find out.\n\nhttp://www.ancestorhunt.com/prison_search.htm\n\nOn this page you can scroll down and search prisons by state. You may also search by county. Just look at the menu on the top right hand side and click on the search by county line. Then scroll down further and find the state and it's counties listed. If you need help, let me know. Good luck.
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try:\n\nhttp://open.bbc.co.uk/catalogue/infax/programme/ANBG093J\n\nhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/prisons/story/0,,1713625,00.html\n\nhttp://www.revolutionarycommunistgroup.com/frfi/154/154-pri.htm