Image 1 of 1

CELL BLOCK HUG 2.jpg

Add to Lightbox Download
The Kentucky State Penitentiary at Eddyville held the first open house for family and friends of inmates on Christmas Eve, 1977. The warden, Donald Bordenkircher and staff worked with the inmates to improve morale and make repairs to the facility. Although the event was successful, it was never allowed to occur again.
Copyright
Jay Mather
Image Size
2042x3600 / 3.7MB
Contained in galleries
Christmas In Prison
The Kentucky State Penitentiary at Eddyville held the first open house for family and friends of inmates on Christmas Eve, 1977. The warden, Donald Bordenkircher and staff worked with the inmates to improve morale and make repairs to the facility. Although the event was successful, it was never allowed to occur again.