Louisiana, State Penitentiary Records, 1866-1963
This collection includes a seven volume index of prisoners and 36 volumes of registers of convicts admitted to the prison. This collection is being published as images become available.
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Louisiana, State Penitentiary Records
What is in This Collection?
This collection includes penitentiary records from 1866 to 1963. This collection includes a seven-volume index of prisoners and 36 volumes registering convicts admitted to the prison. The prison was opened in 1835. Although some early records of inmates were made, they are not complete.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
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Collection Content
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- Louisiana State Penitentiary Records
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Collection Details
Location of Original Records
Louisiana State Archives, Baton Rouge
"Louisiana, State Penitentiary Records, 1866-1963." Database with images. FamilySearch. https://FamilySearch.org : 15 September 2025. Louisiana State Archives, Baton Rouge.
