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[Memorial Plaque for Dave Nelson]

Description: Photograph of a memorial plaque "to the memory of Dave Nelson" on the grounds of the Central Prison Unit in Sugar Land, Texas. The text on the plaque reads, "May 24 1936 to the Memory of Dave Nelson Courageous Leader in Prison Improvement True Friend of the Prisoner This Tree is Dedicated by the Inmat[es] [..]."
Date: 2016
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Photograph of a Dirt Road Between Corn Fields]

Description: Photograph of a dirt road between two corn fields on the grounds of the Central Prison Unit in Sugar Land, Texas. The road leads to a row of trees with a small columned building visible through the trees.
Date: 2016
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Photograph of a Hallway at the Central Prison Unit]

Description: Photograph of an interior hallway at the Central Prison Unit in Sugar Land, Texas. The walls appear to be sheet metal and wooden supports, and there is a metal walkway down the right side of the hallway.
Date: 2016
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Photograph of a Large Red Building]

Description: Photograph of a large, two-story red building viewed from the side on the grounds of the Central Prison Unit in Sugar Land, Texas.
Date: 2016
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Photograph of a Mural at the Central Prison Unit]

Description: Photograph of a black and white mural on a short wall depicting scenes of farm work and a railroad with the text, "1840-1906; The Cunningham Raw Sugar Mill and Refinery; Convicts helped create a company town."
Date: 2016
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Photograph of a Prison Cell in the Central Prison Unit]

Description: Photograph of a prison cell, containing a cot, toilet, and sink, at the Central Prison Unit in Sugar Land, Texas. The cell is viewed from the outside, through the open cell door and bars.
Date: 2016
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Photograph of a Red Building]

Description: Photograph of a large red building with a black roof on the grounds of the closed Central Prison Unit in Sugar Land, Texas.
Date: 2016
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Photograph of a Wall Mural at the Central Prison Unit]

Description: Photograph of a wall mural at the Central Prison Unit in Sugar Land, Texas depicting the Texas state seal on a background of two flags, the Texas flag and the United States flag. The text on the seal reads, "The State of Texas - Central."
Date: 2016
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Photograph of Bill Martin at the Central Prison Unit]

Description: Photograph of Bill Martin, an archeologist with the Texas Historical Commission, touring a building in the closed Central Prison Unit in Sugar Land, Texas. He is standing behind a metal gate for the staircase.
Date: 2016
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Photograph of Bill Martin with the Central State Farm Sign]

Description: Photograph of Bill Martin standing in front of the brick sign for "Central State Farm" in Sugar Land, Texas. The sign has a small red plaque warning the area is private property in both English and Spanish.
Date: 2016
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Photograph of Reginald Moore Standing in a Prison Cell]

Description: Photograph of Reginald Moore standing inside an open prison cell at the Central Prison Unit in Sugar Land, Texas. Moore is in silhouette and there is a large open room in the background.
Date: 2016
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Photograph of Reginald Moore Touring a Prison Cell]

Description: Photograph of Reginald Moore touring a prison cell at the closed Central Prison Unit in Sugar Land, Texas. Moore is pointing to a faded mural or drawing on the wall to his right.
Date: 2016
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center
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