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Borowitz Crime Ephemera: Prison Postcards collection

Finding Aid

Author: Dyani Scheuerman, April 14, 2003
Revisions: Last updated by Haley Antell, June 2022
Origination: Borowitz, Albert, 1930-2023 , and Borowitz, Helen Osterman, 1929-2012
Inclusive Dates: 1900-1980s
Extent: .33 cubic feet (1 postcard box)
Physical Location: 11th floor
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish


Scope and Content: This collection consists of postcards depicting prisons, jails, and courthouse. The bulk of the collection relates to prisons in the United States, but a small number of postcards contain images of prisons or jails from around the world. Most of the postcards were printed in the early 20th century.

Arrangement: Cards are arranged alphabetically by US state, then by country.

Acquisition Information: This material was donated to Kent State University by Albert and Helen Borowitz.

Related Material: See also the Crime-related Postcards collection.

Alternate Form Available: This collection has been digitized and is available online. The inventory below includes links to the digital content.


Box 1
Folder -- Contents

  1. Postcard: Alabama: Montgomery, Kilby Prison, 1937
    Publisher: Curteich-Chicago
  2. Postcard: Alabama: Montgomery, Kilby Prison, undated
    Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co.
  3. Postcard: Arizona: Old Territorial Prison, Yuma, 1942
    Publisher: Curteich-Chicago
  4. Postcard: California: Folsom, Folsom State Prison, undated
    Publisher: Stanley A. Piltz
  5. Postcard: California: San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz, 1936
    Publisher: Stanley A. Piltz
  6. Postcard: California: San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz, 1988
    Photographer: Glaser, Ken Jr.
    Publisher: Smith Novelty Co.
    Restrictions on Access: This item is protected by copyright and cannot be published online at this time.
  7. Postcard: California: San Quentin, State Prison, undated
    Scope and Content: Caption: "Beautiful California - San Quentin as seen from Mr. Tamalpais."
    Publisher: Pacific Novelty Company
  8. Postcard: California: San Quentin, State Prison, Dining Room, undated
    Publisher: National Color Press
  9. Postcard: California: San Quentin, State Prison, Recreation Field, 1967
    Publisher: Natural Color by Mike Roberts
  10. Postcard: Colorado: Canon City, State Penitentiary, undated
    Scope and Content: Inscription: Mutiny at Colo. State Penitentiary, Oct. 3, 1929
  11. Postcard: Colorado: Canon City, State Penitentiary, 1954
  12. Postcard: Colorado: Walsenburg, Huerfano County Court House and Jail, undated
  13. Postcard: Connecticut: East Granby, Newgate Prison, Exterior, 1909
    Publisher: The Springfield News Company
  14. Postcard: Connecticut: East Granby, Newgate Prison, Interior, undated
  15. Postcard: Connecticut: Wetherfield, State Prison, 1906
    Publisher: The Chapin News Company
  16. Postcard: Delaware: Dover, Kent County Jail, undated
    Publisher: Tichnor Quality Views
    Scope and Content: Caption: "Original Whipping Post and Kent County Jail, Dover, Delaware."
  17. Postcard: Florida: St. Augustine, Old Jail, undated
    Publisher: Florida Souvenir Co.
  18. Postcard: Georgia: Atlanta, Federal Prison, 1935
    Publisher: C. T. American Art Colored
  19. Postcard: Georgia: Atlanta, Federal Prison, 1935
    Publisher: Curteich-Chicago
  20. Postcard: Idaho: Boise, State Penitentiary, undated
    Publisher: Edward H. Mitchell
  21. Postcard: Illinois: Carthage, Old Jail, undated
    Scope and Content: Caption: "Old Mormon Jail, Carthage, Illinois. The second story window is where Joseph Smith, the Founder of Mormonism was shot."
    Publisher: C. U. William
  22. Postcard: Illinois: Carthage, Old Jail, undated
    Scope and Content: Inscription: "Old Jail, Carthage, Ill. Where Joseph and Hyram Smith (the Mormon Prophets) were shot June 24, 1844."
  23. Postcard: Illinois: Joliet, Joliet Penitentiary, 1905
  24. Postcard: Illinois: Joliet, Illinois State Penitentiary, undated
    Scope and Content: Caption: "Prisoners Marching."
    Publisher: V. O. Hammon Publishing Co.
  25. Postcard: Illinois: Joliet, Illinois State Penitentiary, Corridor, undated
    Scope and Content: Caption: "Solitary Corridor, Illinois State Penitentiary, Joliet, Ill."
    Publisher: V. O. Hammon Publishing Co.
  26. Postcard: Illinois: Joliet, Illinois State Penitentiary at Stateville, 1952; undated
    Scope and Content: Two copies. One copy is postmarked 1952, the other is undated.
    Publisher: Curteich-Chicago
  27. Postcard: Illinois: Marion, Williamson County Jail, undated
    Publisher: Artvue Post Card Co.
  28. Postcard: Illinois: Pontiac, State Reformatory, 1908
    Publisher: F. Bolander
  29. Postcard: Indiana: Columbia City, Sheriff's Residence and County Jail, 1950
  30. Postcard: Indiana: Jeffersonville, Indiana Reformatory, undated
  31. Postcard: Indiana: Kokomo, Howard County Jail, undated
    Publisher: S. H. Knox & Co.
  32. Postcard: Indiana: La Porte, County Jail, undated
    Publisher: Geo. Leusch, Michigan City, Ind.
  33. Postcard: Indiana: Marion, County Jail, 1909
    Publisher: S. H. Knox & Co.
  34. Postcard: Indiana: Michigan City, Indiana Prison, 1911
    Publisher: Souvenir Post Card Mfg. Co.
  35. Postcard: Indiana: Nashville, Brown County Log Jail, 1930
    Publisher: Auburn Greeting Card Co.
  36. Postcard: Indiana: Plymouth, Marshall County Jail and Court House, 1909
    Publisher: H. E. Fuller
  37. Postcard: Indiana: Terre Haute, United States Penitentiary, undated
    Scope and Content: Caption: "Airview, United States Penitentiary, Terre Haute, Ind."
    Photographer: Thiede, Ben
    Publisher: Curteich-Chicago
  38. Postcard: Iowa: Fort Madison, Lee County Court House, Jail, and Sheriff's Residence, 1906
  39. Postcard: Iowa: Fort Madison, State Penitentiary, 1905
    Scope and Content: Caption: "Warden's residence and entrance to State Penitentiary, Fort Madison, Iowa."
  40. Postcard: Iowa: Fort Madison, State Penitentiary, Exterior, undated
    Acquisition Note: Donated by Mary Widmer, 2005
  41. Postcard: Iowa: Fort Madison, State Penitentiary, Interior, undated
  42. Postcard: Iowa: Muscatine, County Jail, undated
  43. Postcard: Kansas: Hutchinson, State Reformatory, undated
    Publisher: S. H. Kress & Co.
  44. Postcard: Kansas: Lansing, Kansas State Penitentiary, 1909
    Publisher: The South West News Company
  45. Postcard: Kansas: Lansing, State Prison, undated
    Publisher: Webb-Freyschlog Merc. Co.
  46. Postcard: Kansas: Leavenworth, Lansing State Prison, 1912
  47. Postcard: Kansas: Leavenworth, Federal Prison, 1912
    Publisher: A. F. Wood, Leavenworth, Kansas.
  48. Postcard: Kansas: Leavenworth, State Prison, undated
    Publisher: Souvenir Post Card Co.
  49. Postcard: Kansas: Leavenworth, Federal Prison Dining Hall, 1916
    Publisher: A. F. Wood, Leavenworth, Kansas.
  50. Postcard: Kentucky: Ashland, Federal Correctional Institution, 1941
    Publisher: Curteich-Chicago
  51. Postcard: Kentucky: Frankfort, State Prison, 1907
    Publisher: Souvenir Post Card Co.
  52. Postcard: Kentucky: Louisville, City Work Home, 1909
    Publisher: Bagby-Howe Drug Co.
  53. Postcard: Louisiana: New Orleans, Cabildo, undated
    Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co.
  54. Postcard: Maine: Bangor, Penobscot County Court House and Jail, 1914
  55. Postcard: Maine: Rockland, Knox County Court House and Jail, 1909
    Publisher: Mason Bros. & Co.
  56. Postcard: Maine: Thomaston, State Prison, undated
    Publisher: Hugh C. Leighton Co.
  57. Postcard: Maine: York, Old Jail, undated
    Publisher: Hugh C. Leighton Co.
  58. Postcard: Maryland: Baltimore, City Jail, 1912
    Publisher: Rinn Publ. Co.
  59. Postcard: Massachusetts: Boston, Town Hall, 1907
    Scope and Content: Caption: "Old Cells, Town Hall, Boston."
  60. Postcard: Massachusetts: Charles River Reservation, Police Headquarters, 1910
  61. Postcard: Massachusetts: Fitchburg, County Jail, 1906
    Publisher: D. Chas O'Connor
  62. Postcard: Massachusetts: Lawrence, Jail, 1910
    Publisher: N. E. Paper & Stat'y Co.
  63. Postcard: Massachusetts: Lowell, Jail, 1909
  64. Postcard: Massachusetts: New Bedford, House of Correction, undated
  65. Postcard: Massachusetts: Pittsfield, Berkshire County Jail, 1913
    Publisher: Tichnor Brothers Inc.
  66. Postcard: Massachusetts: Pittsfield, Berkshire County Jail, undated
  67. Postcard: Michigan: Big Rapids, Jail, 1908
    Publisher: Morris & Crane
  68. Postcard: Michigan: Hastings, Court House and Jail, undated
    Publisher: Will P. Canaan Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.
  69. Postcard: Michigan: Ionia, State Reformatory, undated
    Publisher: The Rotograph Co.
  70. Postcard: Michigan: Ionia, State Reformatory, undated
    Publisher: Will P. Canaan Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.
  71. Postcard: Michigan: Jackson, County Jail and Sheriff's Office, undated
    Publisher: Hugh C. Leighton Co.
  72. Postcard: Michigan: Jackson, County Jail and Sheriff's Residence, undated
  73. Postcard: Michigan: Jackson, State Prison, Cell Blocks, undated
    Publisher: Georgopoolos & Demos, Jackson, Mich.
  74. Postcard: Michigan: Jackson, State Prison, Dining Room, 1909
    Publisher: Hugh C. Leighton Co.
  75. Postcard: Michigan: Jackson, State Prison, Dining Room, 1912
    Publisher: S. H. Knox & Co.
  76. Postcard: Michigan: Jackson, State Prison, N. E. Guard House, undated
  77. Postcard: Michigan: Marquette, Prison, undated
    Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co.
  78. Postcard: Michigan: Traverse City, Court House and Jail, undated
  79. Postcard: Minnesota: St. Cloud, State Reformatory, 1917
  80. Postcard: Minnesota: Stillwater, State Prison, 1909
    Publisher: W. C. Heilbron
  81. Postcard: Minnesota: Stillwater, State Prison, undated
    Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co.
  82. Postcard: Minnesota: Stillwater, State Prison, undated
  83. Postcard: Minnesota: Stillwater, State Prison, Main Prison Gate, undated
  84. Postcard: Minnesota: Stillwater, State Prison, Yard, undated
    Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co.
  85. Postcard: Missouri: Jefferson City, State Penitentiary, 1911
    Publisher: C. E. Wheelock & Co.
  86. Postcard: Missouri: St. Louis, Old Jail, 1910
    Publisher: St. Louis Post Card Co.
  87. Postcard: Montana: Deer Lodge, Montana State Prison, undated
    Publisher: Curteich-Chicago
  88. Postcard: Nebraska: Lincoln, State Penitentiary, 1911
  89. Postcard: Nevada: Carson City, State Prison, undated
    Scope and Content: This is a panoramic view of the exterior of the prison on a double postcard.
    Publisher: Richard Behredt, San Francisco, Cal.
  90. Postcard: New Hampshire: Concord, State Prison, undated
    Publisher: Hugh C. Leighton Co.
  91. Postcard: New Hampshire: Keene, Jail, 1915
    Publisher: Souvenir Post Card Company
  92. Postcard: New Hampshire: Portsmouth, Piscataqua River and Naval Prison, 1908
    Publisher: Detroit Publishing Co.
  93. Postcard: New Jersey: Mount Holly, Burlington County Prison, undated
    Publisher: The American News Company
  94. Postcard: New Jersey: Rahway, State Prison, 1951
    Publisher: The Mayrose Co.
  95. Postcard: New Jersey: Trenton, State Prison, undated
    Publisher: The Temme Co.
  96. Postcard: New Mexico: Santa Fe, Territory Penitentiary, undated
    Publisher: Stripling Burrows & Co.
  97. Postcard: New York: Auburn, State Prison, undated
    Publisher: Tichnor Quality Views; O. K. News Company
  98. Postcard: New York: Auburn, State Prison, undated
    Publisher: Hugh C. Leighton Co.
  99. Postcard: New York: Auburn, State Prison, undated
    Publisher: H. L. Woehler
  100. Postcard: New York: Auburn, State Prison, Electric Chair, 1908
    Scope and Content: Image of a person strapped to an electric chair. The image is titled, "Waiting."
    Publisher: Hamilton's Drug Store
  101. Postcard: New York: Auburn, State Prison, Main Entrance, 1944
    Publisher: WM. Jubb Co.
  102. Postcard: New York: Auburn, State Prison, Main Entrance, undated
    Publisher: The Rochester News Company
  103. Postcard: New York: Auburn, State Prison, Men's Chapel, undated
    Publisher: Rochester News Company
  104. Postcard: New York: Auburn, State Prison Mess Room, undated
    Publisher: United Art Publishing Co.
  105. Postcard: New York: Auburn, State, Prison Cells, undated
    Publisher: United Art Publishing Co.
  106. Postcard: New York: Auburn, State Prison, Prison Gate, undated
    Publisher: The Hugh C. Leighton Co.
  107. Postcard: New York: Auburn, State Prison, Women's Prison Chapel, undated
    Publisher: W. H. Signor
  108. Postcard: New York: Buffalo, Jail, undated
  109. Postcard: New York: Canandaigua, Ontario County Jail, undated
    Scope and Content: Caption: "Morgan's Cell, (1826), Ontario Co. Jail, Canandaigua, N. Y."
    Publisher: MacGreevey & Sleght
  110. Postcard: New York: Dannemora, Clinton Prison, undated
    Publisher: The Albertype Co.
  111. Postcard: New York: Dannemora, Clinton Prison, undated
    Photographer: Burdick, N. L.
  112. Postcard: New York: Elmira, Rebel Prison Pen, undated
    Scope and Content: Caption: "Elmira, N.Y., Rebel Prison Pen, 1864."
    Publisher: Hugh C. Leighton Co.
  113. Postcard: New York: Elmira, State Reformatory, 1926
    Publisher: Rubin Bros.
  114. Postcard: New York: Elmira, State Reformatory, undated
    Publisher: Baker Bros.
  115. Postcard: New York: Herkimer, County Jail, 1910
  116. Postcard: New York: Johnstown, Fulton County Jail, 1909
    Publisher: E. C. Newton
  117. Postcard: New York: Little Valley, Cattaraugus County Jail and Sheriff's Residence, 1913
  118. Postcard: New York: Lockport, Niagara County Jail, 1912
    Publisher: Buffalo News Company
  119. Postcard: New York: Mayville Sheriff's Residence and Jail, 1912
  120. Postcard: New York: Napanoch, State Reformatory, undated
    Publisher: Ulster Palmer
  121. Postcard: New York: New York City, Prison (the Tombs), 1914
    Publisher: The American Art Publishing Co.
  122. Postcard: New York: Ossining, Sing Sing Prison, 1907
    Publisher: Hugh. C. Leighton Co.
  123. Postcard: New York: Ossining, Sing Sing Prison, 1910
    Publisher: The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co.
  124. Postcard: New York: Ossining, Sing Sing Prison, undated
    Scope and Content: Caption: "Site of new Sing Sing Prison, Hudson, N.Y."
    Publisher: The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co.
  125. Postcard: New York: Ossining, Sing Sing Prison, undated
    Scope and Content: Caption: "Birds Eye View, Sing Sing Prison, Ossining, N.Y."
    Publisher: The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co.
  126. Postcard: New York: Ossining, Sing Sing, Electric Chair, undated
    Publisher: Wm. Terhune
  127. Postcard: New York: Syracuse, Onondaga County Penitentiary, 1909
    Publisher: Rudolf Bros.
  128. Postcard: North Carolina: Raleigh, State Penitentiary, undated
    Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co.
  129. Postcard: North Dakota: Bismarck, State Penitentiary, 1954
    Publisher: Curteich-Chicago
  130. Postcard: North Dakota: Mandan, State Reform School, 1914
    Publisher: M. Rieder, Los Angeles, Cal.
  131. Postcard: Ohio: Akron, County Jail, 1907
    Publisher: The American News Company
  132. Postcard: Ohio: Akron, Police Station, 1910
    Publisher: W. G. Burr Co.
  133. Postcard: Ohio: Bowling Green, Wood County Jail, 1918
    Publisher: The Bowling Green Post Card Co.
  134. Postcard: Ohio: Canton, Stark County Work House, 1911
  135. Postcard: Ohio: Canton, Stark County Work House, undated
    Publisher: C. T. Photochrom
  136. Postcard: Ohio: Celina, Mercer County Jail, undated
  137. Postcard: Ohio: Cleveland, Warrensville Farm Interior Court, undated
  138. Postcard: Ohio: Columbus, State Penitentiary, 1907
  139. Postcard: Ohio: Columbus, State Penitentiary, undated
  140. Postcard: Ohio: Columbus, State Penitentiary, undated
    Publisher: Haenlein Bros.
  141. Postcard: Ohio: Columbus, State Penitentiary, undated
    Publisher: S. F. Harriman
  142. Postcard: Ohio: Columbus, State Penitentiary, undated
    Publisher: W. S. Harriman
  143. Postcard: Ohio: Columbus, State Penitentiary, Bankers Row, undated
    Publisher: S. F. Harriman
  144. Postcard: Ohio: Columbus, State Penitentiary, Bull Pen, undated
  145. Postcard: Ohio: Columbus, State Penitentiary, Catholic Chapel, undated
    Publisher: Arcade Post Card Company
  146. Postcard: Ohio: Columbus, State Penitentiary, Death Chamber, undated
    Publisher: Arcade Post Card Company
  147. Postcard: Ohio: Columbus, State Penitentiary, Death Chamber, undated
    Publisher: S. F. Harriman
  148. Postcard: Ohio: Columbus, State Penitentiary, Dining Hall, undated
    Publisher: Arcade Post Card Company
  149. Postcard: Ohio: Dayton, Court House and County Jail, undated
    Publisher: Hugh C. Leighton Co.
  150. Postcard: Ohio: Elyria, Lorain County Jail, 1911
    Publisher: S. H. Knox & Co.
  151. Postcard: Ohio: Fremont, Sandusky County Jail, undated
  152. Postcard: Ohio: Jefferson, Ashtabula County Jail and Sheriff's Residence, 1908
    Publisher: Jones Pharmacy
  153. Postcard: Ohio: Kenton, Hardin County Jail, 1911
  154. Postcard: Ohio: Lorain, City Hall and Jail, undated
    Publisher: Columbia Post Card & Novelty Co.
  155. Postcard: Ohio: Mansfield, State Reformatory, 1908
    Publisher: J. H. Burkholder
  156. Postcard: Ohio: Mansfield, State Reformatory, 1915
  157. Postcard: Ohio: Mansfield, State Reformatory, 1928
    Publisher: C. T. Photochrom
  158. Postcard: Ohio: Mansfield, State Reformatory, undated
    Publisher: The Caldwell & Bleer Co.
  159. Postcard: Ohio: Mansfield, State Reformatory, undated
    Publisher: F. W. Woolworth Co.
  160. Postcard: Ohio: Mansfield, State Reformatory, Laundry, 1912
    Publisher: Hugh C. Leighton Co.
  161. Postcard: Ohio: Marysville, Reformatory for Women, 1914
    Publisher: C. T. Photochrom
  162. Postcard: Ohio: Marysville, Reformatory for Women, Beauty Shop, undated
    Publisher: Dexter Press, Pearl River, New York
  163. Postcard: Ohio: Marysville, Reformatory for Women, Cell, undated
    Publisher: Dexter Press, Pearl River, New York
  164. Postcard: Ohio: Marysville, Reformatory for Women, Recreation Corridor, undated
    Publisher: Dexter Press, Pearl River, New York
  165. Postcard: Ohio: Newark, Jail, 1908
  166. Postcard: Ohio: Ravenna, Court House and Jail, 1910
    Publisher: The Cleveland News Company
  167. Postcard: Ohio: St. Clairsville, Belmont County Jail, undated
    Publisher: Starkey & Myers Co.
  168. Postcard: Ohio: Toledo, County Jail, 1913
    Publisher: F. W. Woolworth Co.
  169. Postcard: Ohio: Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County Jail, 1907
  170. Postcard: Ohio: West Union, County Jail, undated
    Publisher: Kraemer Art Co.
  171. Postcard: Oklahoma: Ardmore, Court House and Jail, undated
    Publisher: C. T. American Art
  172. Postcard: Oklahoma: McAlester, State Penitentiary, undated
    Publisher: C. T. American Art Colored
  173. Postcard: Oklahoma: Oklahoma City, County Court House and Jail, undated
    Publisher: Sadler & Pennington
  174. Postcard: Oregon: Salem, State Penitentiary, 1908
    Publisher: Edward H. Mitchell
  175. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Allentown, Lehigh County Jail, 1922
    Publisher: C. T. American Art
  176. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Bedford, County Jail, 1911
    Publisher: Crouse Bros. & Co.
  177. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Carlisle, Jail, undated
    Publisher: S. W. Haverstick
  178. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Clearfield, County Jail, 1909
    Publisher: Kurtz Bros.
  179. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Ebensburg, Cambria County Jail, 1907
  180. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Hollidaysburg, Blair County Jail, undated
    Publisher: Fort Pitt Publishing Co.
  181. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Huntington, County Jail, undated
    Publisher: J. M. Smith
  182. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Lancaster, Lancaster County Prison, 1911
    Publisher: Souvenir Post Card Co.
  183. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Media, Delaware County Jail, undated
    Publisher: Ruth Murray Miller
  184. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Montrose, Susquehanna County Jail, 1962
  185. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Norristown, Jail, 1908
  186. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Jail and Court House, undated
    Publisher: The Leighton & Valentine Co.
  187. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Reading, Berks County Jail, undated
    Publisher: The Post Card Distributing Co.
  188. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Reading, Berks County Prison, 1912
    Publisher: W. Chas. Lewars
  189. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Reading, Berks County Prison, undated
    Publisher: The American News Company
  190. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Rockview, Rockview Penitentiary, 1950
    Publisher: J. P. Walmer
  191. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Scranton, Lackawanna County Jail, 1910
  192. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Sunbury, Northumberland County Jail, 1913
    Publisher: The Leighton & Valentine Co.
  193. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Towanda, County Jail, undated
    Publisher: Wm. Erk
  194. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Uniontown, Fayette County Jail, 1910
    Publisher: I. & M. Ottenheimer
  195. Postcard: Pennsylvania: Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County Prison, undated
    Publisher: Souvenir Post Card Co.
  196. Postcard: Rhode Island: Howard, State Prison and County Jail, 1929
    Publisher: The Hugh C. Leighton Co.
  197. Postcard: South Carolina: Chesterfield, Jail, undated
    Publisher: P. Meehan
  198. Postcard: South Dakota: Sioux Falls, State Penitentiary, undated
    Publisher: Curteich-Chicago
  199. Postcard: South Dakota: Sioux Falls, State Penitentiary, undated
  200. Postcard: Tennessee: Nashville, State Penitentiary, undated
  201. Postcard: Texas: Huntsville, State Prison, 1951
    Publisher: Springfield News Co.
  202. Postcard: Texas: La Tuna, Federal Prison, 1937
    Publisher: C. T. American Art Colored
  203. Postcard: Texas: La Tuna, Federal Prison, 1946
    Publisher: Curteich-Chicago
  204. Postcard: Texas: Waco, Court House and Jail, undated
    Publisher: C. T. Photochrom
  205. Postcard: Utah: Salt Lake City, State Prison, 1915
    Publisher: Souvenir Novelty Co.
    Scope and Content: Two copies. One copy is postmarked 1915 and the other is undated.
  206. Postcard: Vermont: St. Johnsbury, New Caledonia County Jail, 1909
    Publisher: C. H. Clark
  207. Postcard: Vermont: Windsor, State Prison, 1934
  208. Postcard: Virginia: Gloucester, Old Debtor's Prison, undated
  209. Postcard: Virginia: Princess Anne County, Jail, undated
    Publisher: George A. Wolf
  210. Postcard: Virginia: Quantico, Marine Corps Prison, undated
  211. Postcard: Virginia: Richmond, Libby Prison, 1908
  212. Postcard: Virginia: Richmond, Libby Prison, 1910
  213. Postcard: Virginia: Richmond, Libby Prison, 1912
  214. Postcard: Virginia: Richmond, Libby Prison, undated
    Publisher: Blanchard Press
  215. Postcard: Virginia: Richmond, Libby Prison, undated
    Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co.
  216. Postcard: Virginia: Richmond, Libby Prison, undated
    Publisher: J. P. Bell Company
  217. Postcard: Virginia: Richmond, Libby Prison, undated
    Scope and Content: Two copies.
  218. Postcard: Virginia: Richmond, State Penitentiary, undated
    Publisher: Southern Bargain House
  219. Postcard: Virginia: Williamsburg, Public Gaol, 1941
    Publisher: The Albertype Co.
    Restrictions on Access: This item is protected by copyright and cannot be published online at this time.
  220. Postcard: Virginia: Williamsburg, Public Gaol, undated
    Publisher: H. S. Crocker Co.
    Restrictions on Access: This item is protected by copyright and cannot be published online at this time.
  221. Postcard: Washington: Walla Walla, State Penitentiary, 1952
    Publisher: Smith's Scenic Views
  222. Postcard: West Virginia: Charleston, Jail, 1908
    Scope and Content: Caption: "The night guard, rear of the old jail, Charlestown, during incarceration of John Brown."
    Publisher: W. L. Erwin, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
  223. Postcard: West Virginia: Charleston, Jail, 1909
    Publisher: National Tribune
  224. Postcard: West Virginia: Moundsville, State Penitentiary, 1907
    Publisher: T. R. Rogers & Sons
  225. Postcard: West Virginia: Moundsville, State Penitentiary, undated
    Publisher: Tichnor Quality Views
  226. Postcard: West Virginia: Moundsville, State Penitentiary, undated
    Publisher: Curteich-Chicago
  227. Postcard: Wisconsin: Green Bay, State Reformatory, 1942
    Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co.
  228. Postcard: Wisconsin: Milwaukee, Armory, Police Station and County Jail, 1910
    Publisher: V. O. Hammon Pub. Co.
  229. Postcard: Wisconsin: Waupun, State Prison, 1911
  230. Postcard: Wisconsin: Waupun, State Prison, 1946
  231. Postcard: Wisconsin: Waupun, State Prison, undated
    Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co.
  232. Postcard: Wyoming: Rawlins, State Penitentiary, undated
    Publisher: Sanborn Souvenir Co.
  233. Postcard: Canada: Kingston, Ontario, Dominion Penitentiary, undated
    Publisher: Valentine-Black Co.
  234. Postcard: China: Cages, 1909
  235. Postcard: France: Autun, Tour des Prisonniers, undated
    Publisher: J. Coqueugniot, Autun
  236. Postcard: France: "Le Masque de Fer," undated
    Scope and Content: Caption: "Le Masque de Fer - 1er etage - Cachot n. 3 - Le plus vaste. L'homme au masque de fer, la grande enigme historique, passa quelques jours dans le cachot n. 3, en 1686, avant d'etre transfere aux iles Sainte Marguerite il etait accompagne de M. de Saint Mars, gouverneur de la Bastille." Sketch of the Man in the Iron Mask in a dungeon.
  237. Postcard: Germany: Heidelberg, Carcer, 1927
  238. Postcard: Iran: Isfahan, Shah Abbassi Prison, undated
  239. Postcard: Mexico: Ciudad Juarez, Jail, undated
    Publisher: C. T. Photochrom
  240. Postcard: Mexico: Ciudad Juarez, Jail, undated
    Publisher: Aztec Store, C. Juarez, Mexico
  241. Postcard: Mexico: Veracruz, San Juan de Ulua, undated
    Publisher: L. Gutierrez y C.
  242. Postcard: United Kingdom: Alfreton, Derbyshire, Old House of Confinement, undated
  243. Postcard: United Kingdom: Bodmin, Wales, Old Prison, undated
    Scope and Content: Two copies. From an original watercolour by Bard Trevenson of the Cornish Gorsedd.
    Publisher: Beric Tempest & Co.
    Restrictions on Access: This item is protected by copyright and cannot be published online at this time.
  244. Postcard: United Kingdom: Convict ship Success, undated
  245. Postcard: United Kingdom: London, Newgate Prison, 'Debtors' Door', undated
    Publisher: The Museum of London
    Restrictions on Access: This item is protected by copyright and cannot be published online at this time.
  246. Postcard: United Kingdom: Princetown, Devonshire, Dartmoor Prison, undated
    Publisher: Chapman and Son
  247. Postcard: United Kingdom: Princetown, Devonshire, Dartmoor Prison, undated
    Publisher: Europa Cards
  248. Postcard: United Kingdom: Princetown, Devonshire, Dartmoor Prison, undated
    Publisher: F. Frith & Co.
  249. Postcard: United Kingdom: Portland, Prison, undated
    Publisher: Edward Hitch
  250. Postcard: United Kingdom: Shrewton, Old Village Lock-up, 1911
    Publisher: Shurey's Publications
  251. Postcard: United Kingdom: Wakefield, Prison, undated
    Publisher: W. C. Machan