Jail, 1957-1975
Scope and Contents
Most of the material in the Jail files covers the Baltimore City Jail and Maryland Penitentiary. One file contains coverage of the District of Columbia Jail. See also files filed under the heading Prisons, as well as under individual names of jails and prisons.
Dates
- Creation: 1957-1975
Full Extent
11 folders
Arrangement
Arrangement of the General File series is alphabetical by subject, with document types and material from across the AFRO's regional offices interfiled. Subjects are primarily original description assigned by the creators of the collection over the history of its creation and use.
Terminology used in original folder titles evolved across many offices and generations of staff, resulting in similar collection content filed under varying terms. Researchers may benefit from searching a variety of related subjects and names.
Original Location
WY0404, GFJ 005; WY0406, GFJ 009
Processing Information
Jail files files have been processed using detailed processing procedures. This means that all the information in the finding aid has been verified against folder content, dates and document types have been added to description for each folder, and more granular arrangement and description has been done to facilitate research.
Repository Details
Part of the Afro-American Newspapers Archives/Afro Charities Repository