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The Missouri State Penitentiary : 170 years inside the walls / Jamie Pamela Rasmussen.
Asked how the Missouri State Penitentiary compared to other famous prisons, a historian and former prison administrator replied, "It's older and meaner." For 168 years, it was everything other prisons were and more. In The Missouri State Penitentiary, Jamie Pamela Rasmussen recounts the long and fascinating history of the place, focusing on the stories of inmates and the struggles by prison officials to provide opportunities for reform while keeping costs down. Tales of prominent prisoners, including Pretty Boy Floyd, Sonny Liston, and James Earl Ray, provide intrigue and insight into the institution's infamous reputation.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780826219879
- ISBN: 082621987X
- Physical Description: vi, 121 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: Columbia [Mo.] : University of Missouri Press, [2012]
- Copyright: ©2012
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| General Note: | Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-115) and index. |
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| Subject: | Missouri State Penitentiary. Prisons > Missouri > Jefferson City. Prisoners > Missouri > Biography. |
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- 21 of 21 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City Public Library | 365.977 RASMUSSEN 2012 (Text) | 0001001934668 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
