The Imagery of Prison

  Back of postcard: Rock Garden, Illinois State Penitentiary Statesville, Near Joilet Illinois. One of the beauty spots on the 2,200 acre grounds. The Illinois State Penitentiary is located 5 miles north of Joliet on U.S 66 alt.  Ektachrome by Brock.

  Writing on back: The Bloody Battles For Strangeways . Photo Shows: Message: Jimmy McDermott (left) spells out his anguish in a painted banner. Copyright Mail Newspapers PLC. Photo Supplied by Solo Syndication.

  Prison art from Pelican State Prison Security Housing Unit, Unit C-1

  James Pivaroff, inmate no. 276, plays guitar for another inmate. He was known as "Dip" because he would pickpocket items from guests if given the opportunity. Music was a privilege, but eventually prisoners got a music hour every evening. (Courtesy Chuck Stucker.) Excerpted from Images of America: A History of Alcatraz Island 1853-2008, 2008 Arcadia Publishing, Inc.