Photographs of African American chain gang in Thomasville, Georgia, 1890-1899

Summary

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

1890-1899

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Photographs of African American chain gang in Thomasville, Georgia , ms3382, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two small photographs of predominantly African American chain gangs in Thomasville, Georgia. One photograph depicts chained men carrying shovels and other work implements on their shoulders, as they march by the "Mitchell House." A second photograph depicts chained men wearing striped jumpsuits, working at the edge of a grove of trees.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Convict labor -- Georgia.
Chain gangs -- Georgia -- Thomasville -- Photographs.
Photographs.

Preferred citation:

Photographs of African American chain gang in Thomasville, Georgia , ms3382, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.