State Troopers entering State Prison cell block, 1960
PhotographerPhotographed by
Frank Lorenzo
American, 1928 - 2000
PhotographerPhotographed by
United Press International
American, founded 1907
Date1960 January 6
MediumPhotography
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 1/4 × 9in. (18.4 × 22.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Tracey Lorenzo Budrejko
DescriptionBlack and white photograph by United Press International (UPI) photographer Frank Lorenzo with typed caption.
Caption: HFP010701-1/7/60-WETHERSFIELD, CONN.: State Troopers adjust masks and weapons as they enter a cell block where half of the inmates of the Connecticut State Prison were involved in a riot. The uprising was put down with fire hoses and tear gas, 1/6. UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL TELEPHOTO fl
Caption: HFP010701-1/7/60-WETHERSFIELD, CONN.: State Troopers adjust masks and weapons as they enter a cell block where half of the inmates of the Connecticut State Prison were involved in a riot. The uprising was put down with fire hoses and tear gas, 1/6. UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL TELEPHOTO fl
Object number2023.82.473.2
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