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Prisoner Express Art collection

 Collection
Identifier: 6912

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Art work and letters sent to the Prisoner Express program from people in prison in the United States, Prisoner Express newsletters and outreach materials, ads and material related to an exhibition of the art at Cornell in November 2006. The artwork includes colored pencil, crayon, and ink on paper, fabric, envelopes, and illustration board, plus origami.

Dates

  • 2006-2010.

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY

The Prisoner Express program, sponsored by the Durland Alternatives Library at Cornell University, promotes rehabilitation by offering inmates information, education and the opportunity for creative self-expression in a public forum.

Extent

1.3 cubic feet. (1.3 cubic foot.)

Abstract

Art work and letters sent to the Prisoner Express program from people in prison in the United States.

Physical Description

Manuscripts, Printed Materials

Status
Completed
Author
Compiled by RMC Staff
Date
January 2010
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)